A History of Microbiology – An Infographic

Microbiology has a long and rich history, initially focused on the causes of infectious diseases but now including many practical applications of the science. Many people have contributed to microbiology over the years, but a man called Antonie Phillips van Leewenhoek is generally considered to be the ‘father of microbiology’. Other famous names include Robert Hooke, an English scientist made famous by his key observation with a microscope in...

Antimicrobial Textile Finishes Explained

Antimicrobial finished on textiles have generated a lot of interest in recent years in both the medical and textiles clothing industry. Here at Melbec, we have seen the industry and demand for the appropriate micro textiles testing increase at the same time. The interest in antimicrobial finishes for two reasons; in healthcare, the potential to reduce infection transmission, and for the ability to prolong the lifespan and performance of...

Cosmetic Testing Explained

This week we are looking at cosmetic testing. Why are cosmetic products tested? What type of tests are available? And finally, what Melbec Microbiology can assist with. Testing cosmetic products is essential for anyone wanting to produce and sell cosmetics in the EU, it is required by law and applies to all; big manufacturers and small or independent brands. Products must be registered on the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal...

Welcome to UKAS Accredited (8615) Lab Melbec Microbiology

Hello and welcome to the very first blog post from UKAS accredited (8615) lab, Melbec Microbiology. Over the coming months, we will be posting a series of blogs discussing an interesting range of topics, such as cosmetic product testing, what antimicrobial finishes are, and anything else micro related! For our first blog post, we thought we would tell you a little bit more about Melbec, who we are, what...