Microbiology Testing

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The presence of microbes is common in all natural products. Microbial and fungal values are not typically reported on a pass/fail basis. Rather, acceptable limits have been established and written into regulation.

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In the case of Bile Tolerant Gram Negative Bacteria (eg. E.coli) the product should be tested to show that they are absent. Responsible cultivation, processing and manufacturing mitigate the risks associated with microbiological contamination, but as with many aspects of final product testing, evidence of safety is a requirement to ensure your products are compliant with regulations.