Overview:
Fungal and Bacterial Contamination Testing is a vital microbiological procedure used to detect and quantify microbial contaminants—including bacteria, yeasts, and molds—in non-sterile pharmaceutical products. This test ensures compliance with regulatory microbiological quality standards and protects patient safety.

Test Description:
Samples are inoculated into or onto selective culture media and incubated under controlled conditions to encourage the growth of bacteria and fungi (yeasts and molds). The microbial counts are then assessed and compared to the permissible limits defined by pharmacopoeial guidelines.

Purpose & Benefits:

• Detect and quantify microbial contaminants to ensure product safety
• Identify contamination sources during manufacturing, packaging, or storage
• Verify that microbial levels are within acceptable regulatory limits
• Required for batch release, stability testing, and GMP compliance

Industries Served:

• Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
• Nutraceuticals & Cosmetics
• Herbal & Traditional Medicines
• Personal Care Products