Ensure product quality and safety with advanced testing solutions
Eurofins Food Testing UK, supported by the wider Eurofins laboratory network, offers a comprehensive range of microbiological testing services designed to help you verify food safety, meet regulatory requirements, and ensure the healthiness of your products.
Accredited microbiological testing with rapid turnaround
Our ISO 17025-accredited laboratories provide high-throughput testing with rapid turnaround times*. We support manufacturers, retailers, and food service providers with expert microbiological analysis aligned with UK and EU regulations (where applicable), industry standards, and client-specific specifications.
Flexible testing methods to meet your requirements
Our comprehensive portfolio, includes
- Standardised ISO and national reference methods
- Rapid, validated alternatives (e.g. PCR and chromogenic media), offering 24-hour results* for negative pathogen detections; ideal for product release testing
Advanced techniques for root cause investigations
Our ongoing R&D investment means we can support you with advanced microbiological tools to investigate spoilage organisms and contamination sources. Using techniques such as NGS-PCR (Next-Generation Sequencing PCR-based analysis) and NGS-WGS (Whole Genome Sequencing), we help you trace contamination flows, identify specific pathogens, and strengthen your food safety management systems.
Detection of pathogens and foodborne toxins
Our microbiological testing services detect and identify a wide range of pathogenic micro-organisms (pathogens) and their toxins, including
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella species
- Legionella pneumophila
- Escherichia coli (E.coli) including O157
- Vibrio species
- Cronobacter (formerly Enterobacter) sakazakii
- Clostridium perfringens
- Bacillus cereus
- Campylobacter
- Enterotoxins
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Yesrinia enterocolitica
- Food viruses
We also offer accredited testing of animal by-products and pet foods.
Microbiological testing to support food safety control
In addition to pathogen detection, the Eurofins network of laboratories also offers the following related microbiological tests
- Characterisation of micro-organisms (including the identification / characterisation of micro-organism strains)
- Food shelf-life studies or shelf-life determination
- Food spoilage explanation including through bacterial flora testing (NGS)
- Tracking pathogen contaminations
- Hygiene parameters
Comprehensive microbiological testing and expert support
The Eurofins network of laboratories and microbiology experts offers customers
- A comprehensive portfolio of microbiological analytical techniques
- High-quality, reliable testing services, recognised by clients and confirmed through numerous audits each year
- Electronic results delivery with integrated tools for trend analysis and statistical reporting
- Expert advice to help you interpret results and take informed action
- Fast, responsive service from experienced microbiology professionals
Training
If you would like to learn more about food microbiology, take a look at our training courses.
*Note: We are continuously developing new methodologies to meet evolving needs. For details on turnaround times for specialist microbiological testing, please contact your local Eurofins laboratory as some services are delivered locally, while others may be delivered through our network of Eurofins Competence Centres.
For more information about our microbiology services view our related services, contact us or call 0845 604 6740.
