USP 71 Sterility Testing

The importance of microbiological testing

Microorganisms are all around us and can come in contact with the food we eat and the consumer products we use. While most are harmless, some microorganisms can be dangerous to public health. UL Solutions’ microbiological testing services can evaluate your over-the-counter drugs, cosmetics, food, and consumer products and medical devices to determine the level of microbial contamination and if any potentially harmful pathogens are found in your products.

Sterility testing

Certain products are required to be sterile. A product is considered sterile if it is completely free of microbial contamination from bacteria, yeasts, and mold. Items like ophthalmic drugs, adhesive bandages, and certain medical devices need to be sterile to prevent infection when they are used in the eye, on open wounds, or in other situations with high potential for infection. USP 71 Sterility testing is conducted to confirm the sterilization process was successful and that the products are indeed sterile.

How UL Solutions can help

Our U.S. testing laboratory in Canton, Massachusetts is FDA registered and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by ANAB that can help you with your microbiological testing needs.

Our testing laboratories in Canton, Massachusetts U.S., Shanghai and Shenzhen, China, are proficient in USP 71 sterility testing along with other USP, PCPC, AOAC, and FDA BAM microbiological testing methods. Combining our chemistry, physical, and sensory testing capabilities makes UL Solutions your single source provider for all your health, beauty, and wellness testing needs.