We are now able to offer you a stability testing package to complement your microbiological testing.

MCS is working in co-operation with Emsworth Stability Plus Ltd to give you an enhanced service.

If you would like further information regarding stability testing options please let us know or contact ESP directly at

Emsworth Stability Plus Ltd, 

3b The Old Flour Mill, Dolphin Quay,

Queen Street,

Emsworth,

PO10 7BT

Telephone: 01243 373 373

E-mail: testing@emsworthstabilityplus.co.uk

01433 639999

UKAS Testing 2236 

MCS also holds a

GMP certificate from the MHRA

 Please see the MHRA website for the details of our inspection status.

You can download our UKAS Schedule of accreditation below.

To help ensure this MCS can perform tests for you such as

Total Viable Count (TVC)- This quality control test gives you a 'Certificate of Analysis' for products and the peace of mind that comes with that. The test can also help to identify potential problems early and prevent possible product recalls.

Preservative Efficacy Test  (PET) - By having MCS perform your product development testing you can be assured of an accurate, independent 'Certificate of Performance'.  Typically this will include an assessment of the preservative system using a PET, but many other tests can be applicable such as...

Antibacterial Activity assessments - To help with claims support and to ensure the best, most cost effective formulation.

MCS has a dedicated facility to support the microbiological needs of the toiletry and cosmetic industries.  We recognise the changing needs of regulatory bodies and retailers and so have an adaptable approach allowing us to respond to your needs, large or small.

Our aim is to understand your requirements and in partnership generate the best possible plan for your microbiological needs; be it a Quality Control regime, a claims support study or a full investigation into production or product failure.

We offer you a flexible extension to your existing capabilities and a resource of advice when you need it most.

Our services include:
 

We have no current vacancies.

For all  applications please send a CV with covering letter to angus.malcolm@mcs.uk.net or to

Angus Malcolm

MCS

Units 8 and 9

Rock Mill Business Park

The Dale

Stoney Middleton

S32 4TF

 "more than just a micro lab"

We believe that with our depth of expertise and the strength of our commitment to our customers we will become a trusted and valuable addition to your operations.

We are an MHRA inspected laboratory and have held UKAS accreditation since 2003.

Microbiological Consultant Services
Units 8 and 9
Rock Mill Business Park
The Dale
Stoney Middleton
S32 4TF

Tel.  01433 639999

Fax. 01433 639947

Unless otherwise agreed in writing any quotation or estimate of MCS is valid for a period of one calendar month only from the date of issue, provided that MCS has not previously withdrawn it by written notice to the Client.

Any quotation or estimate is based on the instructions and information provided by the Client and MCS reserves the right to amend the quotation or estimate to cover any increases in cost which may arise as a result of additional instructions or information or as a result of any error in the instructions or information provided by the Client.

 Reports / Results

A report will be provided by MCS to the Client to complete the provision of the Services. The report and any data contained therein shall not become the property of the Client until MCS has received full payment in cleared funds of all monies due from the Client to MCS under any and all contracts between the Client and MCS. MCS shall maintain copies of reports and supporting raw data for a minimum of six years after completion of the Services as required by the UKAS accreditation standard under which MCS operates.

The Client shall not use MCS’s name in any way to imply endorsement by MCS of any process or product.

Any statements (whether written or oral) as to the results of the Services carried out and all/any opinions in any report or letter are made in good faith and on the basis of the samples, materials, equipment and information provided to MCS by the Client. By providing the Services, MCS does not in any way guarantee any sample, the product from which any sample was taken or any subsequent product derived there from, nor does MCS indicate any recommendation for use, nor does MCS suggest or imply that any sample or any product derived there from is fit for any use whatsoever.

The Client warrants, in respect of each of the Client’s Samples provided to MCS by the Client, that it is correct and in good order and has not to the best of the Client’s knowledge been tampered with, altered, added to or substituted in any way whatsoever.

 Price

MCS reserves the right to amend the price to take account of any variations in the services as a result of additional information or a request in writing by the Client.  MCS will obtain the Client’s prior approval before performance of any additional work or variations in the Services.

 Unless expressly stated otherwise all prices are exclusive of VAT and any other governmental duty or tax which is applicable and which shall be charged at the rate and the manner prescribed by law.

 Unless otherwise agreed in writing the price will become payable upon completion of the services. Payment will be made by the Client 30 days following the date of issue of a valid invoice by MCS. Payment must be made in pounds sterling.

If the Client fails to make payment on the due date then, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to MCS, MCS shall be entitled to:

-cancel any contract and suspend any further performance of the services to the Client

-appropriate any payment made by the Client to such of the services as MCS may think fit

-charge the Client interest (both before and after any judgement) at a rate of 4% per annum above the base rate of RBS plc on the amount outstanding such interest accruing on a daily basis until payment is made in full.

 Notwithstanding any agreement allowing the Client credit, payment of all sums invoiced shall become due and payable to MCS immediately upon the termination of a Contract howsoever arising. MCS shall be entitled upon giving notice to the Client to terminate a Contract to invoice the Client for all services performed by MCS.

  Visits to MCS laboratories

Some or all of the services will be carried out in the MCS laboratories. Visits by Clients to laboratory areas are not normally permitted when confidential work is in progress. Therefore Client’s access to laboratory areas is available only by prior arrangement.

 Destruction of test samples

On completion of the services or termination of a contract MCS will, unless otherwise agreed with the Client, destroy all Client’s samples. Any storage of the Client’s samples shall be subject to the standard terms and conditions of MCS including as to charges therefor.

At the request of MCS, the Client shall accept any unused Client’s samples within one calendar month of the request and arrange disposal.