Products and processes should be examined to ensure they are free of harmful bugs. Microbiology testing is the go-to method for identifying bacteria.
The Microbiology Laboratory is the major testing component of the National Standards Laboratory (NSL), and straightly complies with ISO 17025:2005 international standards in all laboratory practices. Its major goal is providing quality microbiological testing services for the purpose of protecting consumer economic interest, verify producer claims, and ensure that product does not contain microbial contaminations.
Accreditation
Presently, the lab is seeking accreditation against ISO 17025:2005 as spelt out below:
| No | Parameter | Matrices | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yeast & mold | Cereal, Food and water | ISO 215271&2:2008 |
| 2 | Fecal Coliforms | Food and water | ISO 4831,2006;9308-2 |
| 3 | Coli-forms | Food and water | ISO 7251;2005;4831:2006 |
| 4 | E- Coli | Food and water | ISO 7251:2005;9308-2:1990 |
| 5 | Total Plate Count | Food and water | ISO 4833:2003;6222:1999 |
Food matrices
Food products received for analysis include; cereals, rice, gains, milks and milk products, fish, meat, drinks (alcoholic, non-alcoholic, juices), water, flour, vegetable oil, palm oil, garri, cocoa and coffee products, spices, nuts, etc.
Testing services
Testing services provided by the Microbiology testing laboratory include:
- Enumeration of total colony count in food and water;
- Enumeration/detection of total coliforms in food and water;
- Enumeration/detection of fecal coliforms in food and water;
- Enumeration/detection of Escherichia coli in foods and water;
- Enumeration/detection of staphylococcus aureus in foods and water;
- Detection/detection of salmonella in fish, meat and poultry products;
- Enumeration/detection of yeast & molds in & food products;
Sample details
Samples brought in for microbiological testing must maintain its original integrity, and a minimum sample size of 350- 400 grams is precisely acceptable for analytical purpose; the integrity of the
Reports and results
Samples submitted for analysis at the microbiology testing lab are usually analyzed within 72- 168 hours (3-7days) depending on the parameters, quantity, and nature of test.
Test result and reports are highly confidential and all customers’ identity is protected by our confidentiality bond.
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