Microbiological Analysis Laboratory

General informations

Drawing on its industrial experience and the knowledge it has acquired through R&D, the CTP’s Microbiology Laboratory proposes a range of qua-lity tests applicable to paper/board-based products such as raw materials prior to converting, finished products, or packaging intended for food contact.

Our testing services will:

• Detect and count indicator microorganisms, food-borne pathogens and spoilage organisms such as yeasts and moulds
• Check the absence of antimicrobial constituent transfer to guarantee food contact compliance
• Evaluate fungus resistance

The tests are performed in accordance with the requirements of current regulations and standards (AFNOR, ISO, CEN).

Preparation of paper samples

Context

Microbiological control of paper/board-based pro-ducts is an essential aspect of safety and an indica-tor of quality.

We assist our clients in a variety of areas including fungus resistance of materials, investigation of an-timicrobial activity and evaluation of residual biolo-gical contamination.

The CTP’s Microbiology Laboratory works for paper/board producers, converters and users, on the basis of methods drawn from specific standards applicable to paper/board materials and food microbiology or its own in-house methods.

The tests are subject to Quality Assurance proce-dures guaranteeing the traceability of samples from their receipt until the test results are obtained.