{"id":122,"date":"2022-06-10T07:13:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T07:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/?page_id=122"},"modified":"2024-04-09T10:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T10:52:47","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container video-background has-pattern-background has-mask-background pb-6 pt-12 bg-video-backdrop nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-4rem;--awb-min-height:86vh;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/melbec.jpg&quot;);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div id=\"video-1\" class=\"fusion-background-video-wrapper\" data-vimeo-video-id=\"727335584\" data-mute=\"yes\" data-video-aspect-ratio=\"16:9\" style=\"opacity:0;\"><iframe id=\"video-iframe-1\" class=\"fusion-container-video-bg\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/727335584?html5=1&autopause=0&autoplay=1&badge=0&byline=0&autopause=0&loop=1&title=0&muted=1\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5%;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0.5rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:39;line-height:1.16;\">We are extremely happy with Melbec and our continued working relationship. 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style=\"--awb-padding-top-small:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:6.4%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:6.4%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:33;line-height:1.3;\">Melbec Microbiology are one of Britain\u2019s leading UKAS accredited testing laboratories (8615), including microbiology testing and contract research, accredited to ISO\/IEC 17025:2017.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><p><strong>Since we launched in 2013, we have worked with customers from every continent to deliver the best service and support for all. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our staff have many years\u2019 experience and technical expertise in their chosen fields, delivering a plethora of standard and bespoke testing including cosmetics, personal care, biocidal products, wound care, UV testing, virology and vegan testing.<\/p>\n<p>Our services are UKAS accredited, including our recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/services\/vegan-testing\/\">Vegan accreditation<\/a> and flexible scope award for biocidal testing.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-12 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type text-blue\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/about\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">About Us<\/span><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container pb-6 pt-0 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:2rem;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:6.4%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:6.4%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:33;line-height:1.3;\">Testing standards<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><p><strong>Melbec offers one of the most comprehensive collections of standards for biocidal products of any UK laboratory.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Melbec, we offer an extensive range of standard testing, for many industry types.<\/p>\n<p>For biocidal products, some standards are mandatory in order to make biocidal claims about products, whereas for others, the testing can help support additional claims for products.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-13 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type text-blue\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/standards\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Read more<\/span><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center container-image\" style=\"--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1184397025-scaled.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0.3rem 0.3rem 28px -4px #96a1c2;;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1184397025-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271350%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201350%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271350%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container pb-6 pt-0 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center container-image vergan-image\" style=\"--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vegan-Society-Logo-2.png&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0.3rem 0.3rem 28px -4px #96a1c2;;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vegan-Society-Logo-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27900%27%20height%3D%27724%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20900%20724%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27900%27%20height%3D%27724%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top-small:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:6.4%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:6.4%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:33;line-height:1.3;\">Vegan testing<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><p><strong>We were the first UK lab to be UKAS accredited (8615) for both batch release (ISO 21149 \/ ISO 16212) and preservative efficacy testing (ISO 11930) only using vegan consumables.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Often within the microbiology testing industry, consumables used for testing are animal-derived, and therefore, whilst the cosmetic products being tested are vegan and cruelty-free, the testing is not.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, we became the first lab in the UK to be able to offer UKAS accredited (8615) testing for these tests only using only vegan consumables; meaning that not only are the products vegan, so is the testing!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-14 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type text-blue\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/services\/vegan-testing\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Learn More<\/span><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container pb-6 pt-0 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top-small:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:6.4%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:6.4%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:33;line-height:1.3;\">Organisms\u2019 information<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><p><strong>Understanding the organisms, you are looking to test against can help you determine the best strategy for your product.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Knowledge is power and with this in mind Melbec has constructed fact sheets for all the test organisms stated in the standards we test against. We have also created these sheets for other popular organisms and have tried to keep up to date with topical organisms such as hospital required infections and food poisoning organisms.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-15 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type text-blue\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/organisms\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Learn More<\/span><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center container-image\" style=\"--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/hero-video.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0.3rem 0.3rem 28px -4px #96a1c2;;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/hero-video.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271343%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201343%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271343%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container pb-6 pt-0 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column wrapper-95\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:33;line-height:1.3;\">Testimonials<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"cst-slider\"><section id=\"slider_testimonials\" class=\"splide splide-test\" aria-label=\"\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>We have had an excellent working relationship with Melbec for a number of years. They provide a complete service to support our manufacture of cosmetic, detergent and biocidal products. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services and expertise. <span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Manufacturer of Hair and Beauty Products<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Melbec\u2019s friendly and honest approach makes it feel like they are a department of our own business!<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Antibacterial Wipes Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Melbec Microbiology are a great company to work with. The staff and friendly and very helpful. All queries are dealt with in a timely manner and results are always delivered on time. I would highly recommend Melbec\u2019s services<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cosmetics Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Melbec always provide an excellent service.  They have good in-depth microbiological knowledge and offer helpful advice.  Results and reports are always on time and queries are dealt with in a professional friendly manner.  You are all Stars!<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Healthcare Products Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>All the team at Melbec have supported us with excellent professional service.  Quick response times and clear communication is exactly what we need from our partners!<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cosmetic Packaging Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Throughout the years that we have been using Melbec, we have received an exemplary service with excellent communications and support from all members of staff. It has been our experience for test results to be issued in a professional and timely fashion on all the types of tests that we use. They have been, and will remain, our primary choice for much of our testing<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Manufacturer of Hair and Beauty Products<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Melbec Microbiology in two words \u2013 Professionalism and Excellence. That combined with a friendly, highly efficient and personalised service means you always get more than just a test.<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Infection Control Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>We are extremely happy with Melbec and our continued working relationship. In fact I would say that without doubt that Melbec are by far the best test house and people we have ever worked with.<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Personal Healthcare Product Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Our experience with Melbec is very positive - they are a very professional test house, that offer fair advice and take the time to talk through results. Their high standard service was especially valuable to us during the pandemic, where Melbec helped guide us through the biocide and cosmetic microbial test requirements for hand hygiene products, fast-tracking the testing and explaining what these results mean. This helped us get our product to market fast. In our experience Melbec are a very approachable team and always happy to help.<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Beauty Product Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Melbec offers a really great microbiology laboratory service, it\u2019s an efficient lab with sensible turn round times.  Since Dawn started the business, I have used their services for both routine Quality Control and R&D projects. We regard them as an extension of our own laboratory team, they are always ready to talk through problems rather than giving a simple pass\/fail result.<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cleaning Products Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Melbec provide a great all round microbiological service and have a very knowledgeable team.  We always receive  micro results and answers to queries promptly <span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Plant-based Personal Care Product Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>A really helpful team. A very professional and competitively priced service which comes highly recommended<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Healthcare Product Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>Melbec have been an excellent partner on our journey from brand owner to third party manufacturer, ensuring we create products tested to the highest standards. Thank you for your continuous support<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cosmetic Contract Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div style=\"align-self:center;\"><div><span class=\"quote\">\u201c<\/span>We are relatively new to microbiology and the testing of biocides. Fortunately, Melbec Microbiology have been patient, helpful, supportive and willing to help with educating our team and facilitating the development of our product strategy which has proved invaluable. The fact that Melbec have done our tests carries great weight and engenders confidence with potential customers and other professional organisations in this field. Most importantly the Melbec team are responsive, helpful and just great to work with.<span class=\"quote\">\u201d<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Medical Equipment Manufacturer<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><\/div><script>(function(w){ w.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function(){ var splide = new Splide( '.splide-test', { type: 'loop', perPage: 3, focus: 'center', gap: \"1rem\", padding: \"2rem\", pagination: true, arrows: false, autoplay: true, interval: 8000, speed: 400,breakpoints: { 1200: { perPage: 1, gap: \"1rem\" }, 640 : { perPage: 1, gap: \"0rem\" },}, } );splide.mount(); }); })(window);<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container pb-6 pt-0 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" 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fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24.99;line-height:1.3;\">ISS Bacteria Adapts to Thrive in Extreme Conditions<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0.5rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-tb fusion-meta-tb-1 floated\" style=\"--awb-height:24px;--awb-alignment-medium:flex-start;--awb-alignment-small:flex-start;\"><span class=\"fusion-tb-published-date\">Published On: April 26, 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-meta-tb-sep\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0.5rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#424244;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>During the 2-year Microbial Tracking 1 mission, thirteen strains of Enterobacter bugandensis were isolated from various locations 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Senior Research Scientist Dr. Kasthuri Venkateswaran of NASA\u2019s [...]<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0.5rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-16 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/iss-bacteria-adapts-to-thrive-in-extreme-conditions\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Read More<\/span><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion-flex-column card-bg-hover post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:1rem 1rem 1rem 1rem;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/istockphoto-836487274-612x612-1.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.melbecmicrobiology.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/istockphoto-836487274-612x612-1.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch card-hover\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24.99;line-height:1.3;\">Sale of Wipes Containing Plastic To Be Banned Across UK<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0.5rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-tb fusion-meta-tb-2 floated\" style=\"--awb-height:24px;--awb-alignment-medium:flex-start;--awb-alignment-small:flex-start;\"><span class=\"fusion-tb-published-date\">Published On: April 23, 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-meta-tb-sep\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0.5rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#424244;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>In response to the Defra consultation first published in October 2023 proposing the UK-wide ban of manufacturing and selling wipes containing plastic, the Government has now published an update. 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