Certainty regarding microbiological quality.

Brightlabs performs microbiological analyses for product quality, safety, and compliance with international guidelines.

More than just a microbiological result.

Whether it concerns product development, process validation, or routine quality control, Brightlabs provides support through microbiological analyses in accordance with international guidelines, fast turnaround times, and expert guidance.

Reliable microbiological analyses, tailored to your product and application.

Microbiological expertise for every phase.

Brightlabs performs microbiological analyses for product quality, safety, and compliance with international guidelines.

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Fast turnaround times

Routine microbiological analyses are performed efficiently, ensuring results are quickly available for quality control and product release.

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Method development and validation

When a standard method is not immediately applicable, we provide support with implementation, suitability testing, method development, and validation.

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In accordance with international guidelines

Our analyses are performed in line with relevant guidelines from sources including the European Pharmacopoeia and USP, with expert support from our microbiological project managers.

Expertise

Reliability

Flexibility

Partnership

From method suitability to routine analysis.

Before routine microbiological analyses begin, we determine whether the method is suitable for the specific product. This ensures that the matrix does not interfere with the detection or recovery of microorganisms.

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Determining matrix suitability

With a Matrix Suitability Test, we assess whether the product matrix affects the recovery or detection of microorganisms. This verification supports the application of Ph. Eur. 2.6.12 and 2.6.13 and USP <61> and <62>.

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Selecting the analysis technique

Based on product characteristics and expected microbiological load, we select the most suitable technique, such as the pour plate method or membrane filtration.

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Performing routine analysis

Following successful method suitability, we perform routine quality controls according to the established method and relevant pharmacopoeial requirements.

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Microorganism identification

Isolated colonies can be identified using techniques such as MALDI-TOF MS. This supports activities including deviation investigations and contamination control.

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Result assessment

Results are assessed against relevant product specifications and guidelines, with expert support from a microbiology project lead.

Sectors where method development is essential.

Pharma

New compounds, complex formulations, generic drugs

Cannabis

Plant-based matrices, innovative CBD products, non-standard extracts

Nutrition

Innovative ingredients, by-products, non-standard matrices

Industry

Customer-specific compounds and industrial materials

Explore further.

Chromatography

Chromatography forms the backbone of our analytical capabilities, ranging from simple purity checks to complex multi-component analyses.

LC-MS/GC-MS

LC-MS and GC-MS combine separation with mass spectrometric identification for questions that go beyond simple quantification.

ICP-MS

Met ICP-MS identificeert en kwantificeert Brightlabs meerdere elementen gelijktijdig, ook in complexe matrices en bij zeer lage concentraties.

Insights from our laboratory

Deborah Scholte

We are proud to announce that Deborah Scholte has been appointed as the new CEO of Brightlabs BV.

Brightlabs at CPHI Milan

Meet Brightlabs at CPHI Milan. Brightlabs will be attending CPHI Milan from 6 to 8 October 2026. We would be delighted to discuss your analytical challenges and explore how our expertise in chemical and microbiological analyses can support your product development, quality control and market launch.

Mario Willems

Brightlabs BV is pleased to welcome Mario Willems to our Business Development team!

The complete overview of what Brightlabs does.

Download our brochure for a complete overview of our analytical capabilities, services, and scientific approach.