What’s the most common question leadership asks around microbiological testing in every industry, from drugs to household care products? How about, “Is this the most accurate microbiological method we could use?” Or maybe, “Is this method compliant with all applicable…
At Q Laboratories, we are always looking for ways to improve the client experience while creating more efficient, streamlined processes behind the scenes. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the client experience and service efficiency, Q Laboratories is…
In the pharmaceutical and prescription drug industries, the ability to test and release products safely is foundational. Without validated analytical testing, finished goods cannot ship, supply chains stall, and patient access can be disrupted. Recently, a prescription drug manufacturer specializing…
Household care products must demonstrate safety, performance, and consistency to be successful. Behind those expectations are laboratory data that support confident product decisions and credible claims. With a strong history of product testing for some of the most successful brands…
At Q Laboratories, our work supports critical decisions around product safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust. Our website should do the same. That is why we rebuilt it. This was not a redesign for the sake of design. Our previous…
Managing Legionella risk is a high-stakes responsibility. For organizations responsible for water systems in healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and commercial properties, the health of occupants and regulatory compliance depend on proactive management of these systems. That’s why choosing the right laboratory
The FDA has been getting a little less predictable in the realm of microbiology. I first noticed the changes around January of this year (2025). Clickbait verbiage aside, there are two specific areas where we have seen not just an
Following our previous blog and webinar, “Validation of Alternative Methods for Larger Test Portion Sizes: The Bigger the Better?”, we received many questions about the concept of sampling and its impact on laboratory methods. To address these questions, we felt
This post is a follow-up to our July 2024 blog, Understanding the Fundamental Principles of the ST108 Standard. While there have been no official updates to the standard itself since its publication, this article dives deeper into its key components,
To ensure proper monitoring within a food production chain, sampling and testing is performed on numerous test portions, and various food matrices and environmental surfaces. However, sampling is a stochastic process, and the uncertainty of results is increased by the
