Microbial Culture Media For Quality Control Of Non-Sterile Products

Culture Media for Compendial Methods

When determining whether a substance or preparation complies with established microbiological quality, it is important to use the correct media. The three internationally most important Pharmacopoeias (EP/JP/USP) published harmonized versions of their chapters on microbial examination of non-sterile products in 2009. In addition, the 2016 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia is, for the most part, harmonized in terms of media composition and performance criteria, although growth promotion testing is required to be performed with strains from the Chinese strain collection. These methods address the total aerobic count (TAMC and TYMC) as well as the test for specified microorganisms.

MilliporeSigma’s culture media portfolio for microbial examination of non-sterile products is fully compliant with the harmonized Pharmacopoeia. As compendial methods change, be assured that we monitor this thoroughly, and any changes to composition or performance testing will be implemented quickly so that you won’t need to worry about the regulatory compliance of our media.

MilliporeSigma provides a selection of products for all culture media and substances required for:

• Sample Preparation
• Microbial Enumeration Tests
• Tests for Specified Microorganisms
• NEW: Burkholderia cepacia complex media