Microbiological testing plays a vital role in verifying and strengthening an organization’s food safety management system. Yet many food manufacturers struggle to interpret laboratory reports correctly or understand the limits of what laboratories can advise. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to select the most appropriate laboratory, interpret test results accurately, and understand the boundaries of laboratory consultation under ISO/IEC 17025 and regulatory frameworks.
We’ll also tackle a common misconception — that retesting always provides certainty. In reality, repeat results can mislead and create a false sense of safety when underlying issues remain unresolved. Through practical insights and real industry examples, we’ll show how microbiological data should be used not to confirm what we hope to see, but to reveal what we need to address.