Microbiology

ATCL provides microbiological services to the food, water, environmental, pharmaceutical and consumer products industries.

Our global network of labs test for a range of pathogen, quality, indicator and spoilage organisms, using a range of conventional and rapid methods to suit your particular needs.

Waters

From potable, non-potable, recreational, surface, and cooling tower to environmental, mineral and bottled, ATCL tests all the main categories of water. Tests include Legionella and a range of indicator organisms.

Food

ATCL undertakes microbiological testing of all food categories for both retail and manufacturing clients. Pathogen, indicator and spoilage organism testing is carried out using both standard culture methods and a range of rapid technologies.

Pharmaceuticals and consumer products 

ATCL conducts QC and routine testing on a range of raw materials, finished pharmaceutical products and personal care products.

Advisory and Consultancy

Our microbiology experts can also support your non-testing needs. These may include anything from specification setting, predictive modelling, factory troubleshooting, HACCP support or bespoke training, tailored to industry sector and your own business needs.

Our horizon scanning service helps customers keep abreast of emerging issues to help them react in a timely fashion to changes in legislation and customer requirements.