The Microbiology section at Maarc Labs represents the pinnacle of analytical precision and biosafety. Engineered to meet the stringent requirements of the global food, water, and agricultural sectors, our facility serves as a definitive benchmark for microbial quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
The facility is led by Dr. Sadashiv Nimbalkar, an eminent expert and Director at Maarc Labs. A Ph.D. in Microbiology and an alumnus of the prestigious Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, Dr. Nimbalkar is a recipient of the S.P. Agharkar Gold Medal for his research excellence.
With decades of experience, he serves as an Associate Referee for ICUMSA and is a key member of the Food & Agriculture Committee of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). His visionary leadership ensures that our microbiological protocols remain at the forefront of global scientific trends.
Our laboratory is designed with a “zero-contamination” philosophy, featuring high-end infrastructure that guarantees the integrity of every sample:
- Sterile Zones: Critical analytical procedures are conducted using advanced Laminar Air Flow (LAF) systems and Biosafety Cabinets, ensuring air quality cleaner than standard environments and eliminating the risk of false positives.
- Precision Incubation Suite: High-precision BOD and specialized incubators maintain exact thermal and atmospheric conditions required for diverse microbial cultures.
- Aseptic Sterilization Hub: Advanced autoclaving and UV-sterilization technologies ensure the highest levels of sterility for media preparation and equipment handling.
The facility provides an exhaustive range of microbiological services:
Comprehensive testing for packaged drinking water, natural mineral water, and industrial process water as per IS 14543, IS 13428, and IS 10500 standards.
Tests include: E. coli, Coliform, S. aureus, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Yeast & Moulds, Shigella, SRA, and Fecal indicators.
Total Yeast & Mould Count, Total Plate Count, E. coli, Coliform, Total Mesophilic Bacterial Count (TAB), G. TAB, Salmonella, S. aureus, and Shigella.
Aerobic Plate Count, Coliform, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, S. aureus, Yeast & Moulds.
We also offer specialized analysis of microbial sugar losses, Dextran formation, and mesophilic bacteria—an area of niche expertise for which Maarc Labs is internationally recognized.
Active and passive air sampling along with surface swab analysis to validate hygiene standards in manufacturing environments.
- NABL Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025): Technical competence validated by the highest national accreditation body.
- Regulatory Approvals: Notified and recognized by FSSAI and BIS.
- Global Approval: Thermophilic Acidophilic Bacteria (TAB) and Guaiacol Producing TAB (for Coca-Cola Sugar).
- Process Consultancy: Leveraging the multidisciplinary expertise of Dr. Nimbalkar’s team, we provide root-cause analysis and process-related consultancy to help clients resolve persistent contamination issues.
Now a days swab testing and air monitoring have received prime importance especially to satisfy the specifications set by FSSAI. Good environmental and hygienic conditions improves the food quality and increases the shelf life.
We collect swabs and air samples from our processing area and give you the results as a third party laboratory.