1 Identity

Microbiological Testing Certified

Various accredited labs
Moderate — safety testingL090
Certification · Est. N/A · Various
Clinical pearl for practitioners
Tests for harmful bacteria and mold. Critical for probiotics, botanicals, protein.
Consumer action: Verify at N/A.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Unverified claims
2 How to verify
1
Find the mark
Look for Microbiological Testing Certified logo.
2
Verify online
Check at N/A.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on Various accredited labs's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Microbiology CoA from accredited lab [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ No microbiology data available [1]
The Microbiological Testing Certified mark is a trademark of Various accredited labs and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
About Microbiological Testing Certified
Tests for harmful bacteria and mold. Critical for probiotics, botanicals, protein.
About Microbiological Testing Certified
Microbiological testing ensures the supplement is free from harmful bacteria and mold. Especially important for probiotics and botanicals.
What is Microbiological Testing Certified?
Microbiological testing ensures the supplement is free from harmful bacteria and mold. Especially important for probiotics and botanicals.
5 Overview
Microbiological testing verifies that a supplement meets safe limits for total aerobic count, yeast/mold, E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus. USP <2021>-<2023> and Ph. Eur. define acceptable limits. Critical for probiotics, botanicals, and protein powders [1].

Governance

Managed by Various accredited labs.
6 What it tests
Total aerobic microbial count [1]
Yeast and mold counts [1]
Specific pathogen screening (E. coli, Salmonella) [1]

Does NOT test

Scope varies by lab [1]
7 Methodology
Per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs ISO 17025 (Lab Testing)
Same: Related programs
Different: ISO 17025 accredits the lab; microbiology testing is a specific parameter [1]
→ See details.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview.
10 Connected ingredients
2 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
ProbioticsSpirulinaBotanical supplementsProtein powders
11 References
[1]USP. Microbiological Tests <2021>-<2023>. usp.org. 2026. www.usp.org
12 Cite this page
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Pkhakadze G. Microbiological Testing Certified [L090]. PHIG; 2026.
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13 Related labels
ISO 17025 (Lab Testing)
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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Publisher: PHIG