Introduction

At CREM Co Labs, we deliver the highest quality at the lowest price in microbiology food testing. Our solutions for the food industry combine cutting-edge technology and expertise to ensure top-tier food quality and safety. We offer industry-leading instrumentation, advanced sample preparation, PCR technology, and a comprehensive range of lab equipment for detecting foodborne pathogens and quality indicators. Our commitment to excellence means we rapidly develop innovative products and protocols to keep you adaptable, responsive, and ahead of the competition.

In addition, CREM Co Labs provides comprehensive microbiology testing services to ensure the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of food, cosmetic, and natural health products (NHPs). Microbial contamination can compromise product integrity, pose health risks, and lead to costly recalls. Our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory delivers accurate and reliable testing solutions, helping manufacturers meet industry standards and consistently deliver safe, high-quality products to consumers—all while keeping costs competitive.

Microbiology Testing Capabilities

Our microbiology testing services are designed to cover a broad range of potential microbial contaminants and quality indicators, including:

• Pathogen Detection: Identifying harmful microorganisms such as Salmonella, Shigella, E.coli O157:H7, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Listeria monocytogenes to protect consumer health.

• Indicator Organisms: Testing for indicator organisms like coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, and total aerobic counts to assess hygiene and quality control.

• Spoilage Organisms: Detecting yeasts, molds, and other spoilage organisms that can reduce shelf life and affect product quality.

• Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET): Ensuring that preservative systems in cosmetics and NHPs are effective against microbial contamination throughout the product’s shelf life.

• Environmental Monitoring: Testing for microbial contamination on surfaces, water supply and in the air within production facilities to maintain a clean and safe manufacturing environment.

Industries We Serve

• Food: From From raw ingredients to finished products, our comprehensive food microbiology testing is designed to safeguard every step of your production process. We leverage cutting-edge techniques—including PCR, culture-based analyses, and rapid detection systems—to verify that your products are free from pathogens and spoilage organisms. Our rigorous protocols ensure compliance with regulatory standards, helping you maintain product quality, consumer safety, and brand reputation. Whether you’re handling fresh produce, dairy, meat, or packaged goods, our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory delivers reliable, fast, and accurate results to keep your operations running smoothly.

• Cosmetics: We provide microbiology testing for cosmetics, verifying that products are free from harmful microorganisms and ensuring that preservative systems are effective in controlling microbial growth.

• Natural Health Products (NHPs): For supplements and NHPs, we ensure that products are free from pathogens, meet microbial limits, and comply with Health Canada and other regulatory requirements.

Advanced Microbiology Testing Methods

CREM Co Labs uses state-of-the-art testing methods and protocols to deliver accurate, reliable results, including: 

• Culture-Based Techniques: Traditional culture methods as Gold standard methods for enumerating and identifying a wide range of microorganisms in food, cosmetic, and NHP matrices.
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and RT- PCR Molecular testing for rapid and precise pathogen detection, ideal for identifying specific microbial contaminants such as HAV, Norovirus, Clostridium botulinum, Salmonella spp., Vibrio parahaemolyticus, E.coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes. 
• Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Used for quick detection of specific pathogens, allergens, and other microorganisms, particularly in complex sample types.

Other Testing Methods

We use three major classes of microbiological testing methods: 

• The HPFB MFLP, HPFB OFELP and HPFB MFHPB (Microbiological Food Hygiene and Pathogen Testing) methods are developed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and are used to test various food products for microbiological contamination.
• USP Microbiological Methods are a set of standardized procedures used to test the microbiological safety and quality of products. These methods are critical for detecting harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeast, molds, and other pathogens, that can contaminate products and pose a risk to consumer health. 
• ISO Microbiological Methods are are an international set of standardized reference methods in details used to test the microbiological safety and quality of products. These methods are critical for detecting harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeast, molds, parasites, and other pathogens, which can spoilage products and pose a risk to consumer health.

Microbiology Tests

Our microbiology tests include testing against fungi (yeast & mold), bacteria (Escherichia coli including O157:H7, Salmonella and Listeria spp., etc.). We can also provide molecular biology services for the detection of bacteria, viruses (e.g., Hepatitis A virus, norovirus and enteroviruses) and fungi in food, water, NHP and environmental samples. here is a complete list of our services:

• Bacterial Plate Counts

• Bacillus Cereus

• Clostridium

• Campylobacter 

• E. coli O157:H7

Accredition

Price List

Submission Form

To order any test or combination of tests, please download the order form below, complete it, and submit it to us. We will then contact you promptly to finalize the necessary  arrangements.