Fact sheets

Fact sheets
Fact sheets

Learn all about microbiology, bacteria, and hygiene standards in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. Our fact sheets provide scientifically sound information, practical explanations, and up-to-date insights into microbiological quality assurance.
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Wasser Fact sheet on Clostridium perfringens in drinking water

Fact sheet on Clostridium perfringens in drinking water GeneralClostridium perfringens belongs to the genus Clostridia, which are spore-forming bacteria. The spore as a dormant form is very resistant to disinfectants…

Wasser Fact sheet on Pseudomonas aeruginosa in drinking water

Fact sheet on Pseudomonas aeruginosa in drinking water General informationPseudomonads belong to the family Pseudomonaceae. Of particular importance for drinking water hygiene is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is a…

Wasser Fact sheet on Legionella in drinking water

Fact sheet on Legionella in drinking water GeneralLegionella are bacteria of the genus Legionella. They are widespread in our environment, particularly as a natural occurrence in groundwater and surface waters.…

Wasser Fact sheet on colony counts at +22 °C and +36 °C in drinking water

Fact sheet on colony count at +22 °C and +36 °C in drinking water GeneralThe colony count at +22 °C and +36 °C is often also referred to as the "total viable count (TVC)". It provides information on the number of…

Wasser Fact sheet on intestinal enterococci in drinking water

Fact sheet on intestinal enterococci in drinking water GeneralIntestinal enterococci play an important role in water hygiene. This group of bacteria includes many representatives that are highly relevant as hygiene…

Wasser Fact sheet on Escherichia coli (E. coli) in drinking water

Fact sheet on Escherichia coli (E. coli) in drinking water General informationEscherichia coli (E. coli) belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae and is a natural inhabitant of the intestines of humans and animals. Due…

Wasser Fact sheet on coliform bacteria in drinking water

Fact sheet on Coliform bacteria in drinking water GeneralColiform bacteria belong to the Enterobacteriaceae (enteric bacteria). They play an important role as an indicator parameter in drinking water testing. Coliform…

Mikrobiologie Kosmetik Fact sheet on Staphylococcus aureus

Profile of Staphylococcus aureus in cosmetics General informationStaphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a bacterium that commonly occurs on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and animals. It belongs to the group of…

Mikrobiologie Kosmetik Fact sheet on molds

Fact sheet on moulds in cosmetics General informationMoulds are a heterogeneous group of filamentous fungi. Most moulds belong to the taxonomic groups of sac fungi (Ascomycota) and zygote fungi (Zygomycota). Moulds are…

Mikrobiologie Kosmetik Fact sheet on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and pseudomonads

Fact sheet on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and pseudomonads in cosmetics General informationPseudomonads belong to the family Pseudomonaceae. Of particular relevance for cosmetics is the species Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as it…