Services
To find out what we can offer you please browse our services either by industry type from the list below or, if you know which test you need, by TEST TYPE.
Pharmaceutical & Licensed Products
GMP Testing Whether it is quality control testing (TVC or tests for specified microorganisms) , assessing a preservative system, product development work or environmental monitoring, MCS can offer you a fully compliant solution. When it comes to the testing of pharmaceutical finished products, intermediates and raw materials you can afford no errors. With testing to the latest […]
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“For the manufacturers and fillers of toiletries and cosmetics it is vital to ensure products are safe for consumers” MCS can help you ensure that your products comply by organising the specific testing you need. This could include; Challenge Test / Preservative Efficacy Test (PET) The majority of products are required to have this test […]
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Household products are becoming increasingly scrutinised by regulatory bodies and retailers alike. To help satisfy their requirements MCS can perform tests for you such as; Total Viable Count – to determine how many organisms are present in your product. You get a Certificate of Analysis for your product and the ability to identify problems early […]
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MCS has a long association with the contact lens industry. Our quality control testing of soft lenses and RGP lenses can give you a certificate of performance and the confidence that your products are of the best quality. You can also rely on a direct source of expert advice for all of your microbiological needs. […]
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We have experience of testing a very wide variety of different product types. From food supplements and hard lines (such as books, toys and shoes) to textiles we have the experience to devise the most appropriate testing for you. Many product types have their own standard methods against which they must be tested and others […]
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MCS works in co-operation with Emsworth Stability Plus Ltd to give you an enhanced service to complement your microbiological testing. If you would like further information regarding stability testing, packaging testing or quality inspection please let us know or contact ESP directly at Emsworth Stability Plus Ltd, 3b The Old Flour Mill, Queen Street, […]
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We have established comprehensive training courses to give your staff the additional microbiological skills they need. All courses include comprehensive course notes and valuable text for future reference. Basic Microbiology Aimed at: Operators, supervisors, QA/QC technicians who have no formal knowledge of industrial microbiology. Duration: Typically one day or two half days This hands-on and […]
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Sending us a sample to test? The postal address for samples is: MCS Laboratories Limited Whitecross Road Tideswell SK17 8NY Tel:01298 872997 You can use our online Sample Submission Form or alternatively download and fill out one of the forms below. Put a copy in with the samples you are sending and we will have […]
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Total Viable Count (also called TVC, TVAC, bioburden, Bacteria, Yeast and Mould count) This test determines the total number of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in your product, so you can have assurance that your product is of the appropriate quality and that your processes are in control. You will receive a result that is given as the number of […]
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(other names for this test include; TSM, pathogen testing, test for absence of E coli, Salmonella, S aureus, Ps aeruginosa, Bile Tolerant Gram negative Bacteria) Routine quality control testing is a regulatory requirement. We offer testing to the latest European Pharmacopoeia methods. The EP methods are harmonised with the BP, USP & JP and are therefore interchangeable. This test determines […]
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(also called a PET or Challenge Test) By adding micro-organisms to your product and monitoring their reduction in numbers we can determine the effectiveness of your preservative system. Most frequently we perform the test of the European Pharmacopoeia. We also have tests specifically modified for use with wet wipes. All of these involve the inoculation of products with Staphylococcus […]
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Water is a critical ingredient in many Cosmetic and Toiletry products. It can also be a major source of contaminating organisms. Routine monitoring of microbial levels in a water system can identify problems at an early stage and prevent those problems occurring in the product. Typically the type of test we would recommend (a TVC) […]
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If you can demonstrate the cleanliness of your manufacturing facility you increase the confidence in the quality of your product. Microbiological environmental monitoring is one of the best tools used in achieving this. How we can help MCS has expertise on call to offer: advice on monitoring regimes appropriate to your production facility the supply of microbiological disposables […]
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Investigations Microbiological contamination problems can be extremely difficult to resolve. At MCS we have a lot of experience of tackling these issues and can offer you advice on the best approaches to take. If required we can carry out a full microbiological investigation for you. Bespoke Testing Certain products, such as those with anti-microbial activity, […]
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A GMP requirement Test method validation provides assurance that a method is suitable for its intended use. It is a GMP requirement that licensed products have their test methods validated. When applied to microbiological testing this confirms that the product does not influence the recovery of microorganisms that may be present. For certain products, such as […]
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