| Sample Type | Test Parameter |
| Dairy products, incl cheese, cream liqueur, powdered dairy produ | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridium perfringens |
| Egg & egg products, incl egg mayonnaise, prepared egg dishes | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridium perfringens |
| Meat & meat products, incl game, offal, white & black puddings | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Fish, shellfish and molluscs | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Fats & oils, incl lard, olive oil, non-dairy spread | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Soups, broths & sauces, incl mayonnaise, apple sauce, salad crea | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Cereal & bakery products, incl pasta, rice, cornflakes | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Fruit and vegetables | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Herbs & spices | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Non alc# beverages, incl bottled water, soya milk based drinks | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Ices & desserts, inclsorbets, shop bought dessert mixes | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Confectionary, including chocolate | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Prepared dishes, incl baby food, all vegetable & cereal based di | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Special nutritional uses, incl diabetic foodstuffs, gluten free | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Additives incl antioxidants, emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickener | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens |
| Others, incl water used as an ingredient | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Listeria, Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens, Sulphite reducing clostridia |
| Water, incl treated, untreated, rainwater, saltwater | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens, Sulphite reducing clostridia |
| Environmental, incl factory hygiene, hygiene swabs, contact plat | Total Viable Counts, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Yeasts, Moulds, Salmonella spp., Pseudomonas, Clostridia perfringens, Sulphite reducing clostridia |