I G MicroMed Environmental Inc.

A microbiology laboratory worth looking at for your testing, product and scientific queries.


Whether you're a small producer, a large company or a private individual, our laboratory can offer you the best features in all aspects of laboratory testing that you might require.

I.G. MicroMeds' technicians are skilled with over 50 years' experience in microbiology. We utilize only the best and most up-to-date testing methods and give you the availability of on-going test results during working hours. You get fast turn around of results, consistent with the methodology necessary for your test.

The bottom line in our work is like yours - Quality and Cost:

Our work is competitively priced and because of our professional commitment to quality we know that you get value for money.

Our Services:


· Full Product Analysis Package (Food Poisoning Package) available: This includes Standard Plate Count, Total and Fecal Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium species and Yeast and Mold Packages can be modified to meet your specific testing needs.
· Shelf Life evaluations
· Microscopic examinations
· HACCP Implementation
· Perform Plant Inspections, warehouse and cold storage sampling: Plant inspections (utilizing settle plates and swabs) provide a good indication of general plant, equipment and, ultimately, final product cleanliness.
· On-site consulting for your export products:
· Air Quality testing using RCS slit samplers, Rodac plates, etc.
· Clean Room Evaluations - air monitoring, swabbing, etc.
· Sterility Testing using U.S.P. methods
· Bioburden Testing
· Algae identification in environmental materials
· Parasite identifications
· Giardia and Cryptosporidia detection in water utilizing Standard Methods
· Isolation and Identification of Pathogenic Microorganisms from Foods (raw and finished products), Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Fish, Shellfish and Environmental Samples
 · Standard Plate Counts to determine general microbial cleanliness of a product
· Yeast and Mold Counts to determine general clean handling practices of products.
·Detection of:
· Yeast, Molds and/or Bacteria from both product and environmental materials Including:
· Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus enterotoxins
· Escherichia coli (E.coli), including 0157:H7
· Salmonella species
· Total and Fecal Coliforms by Most Probable Number (MPN) or Membrane filtration methods on water or other liquid samples
· Listeria monocytogenes
 · Vibrio parahaemolyticus
 · % Salt
· % Moisture
 · Water Activity (aW)
 · Water Packages: Standard Plate Count, Total and Fecal Coliforms
· Extraneous Matter (Examinations for)


< Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and U.S.P. methodology procedures utilized
< Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Recognized
< Health Canada Therapeutic Products Licensed Establishment

Please feel free to contact us for your specific testing requirements that may not be listed. Continue.

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Richmond, B.C. Canada V6V 2H1
Voice: 604.279.0666 Fax: 604.279.0663
General Email box: info@igmicromed.com
This page last updated July 1st 2008