Environmental Swab Tests are used across the food production industry to verify cleaning and sanitation programmes – helping sites to assess the cleanliness of their food preparation surfaces, along with their equipment and utensils. Typically, food factories will use on-site swab tests to find out if target pathogens are present. Then, in the case of a positive test result, they will turn to external laboratories to gather more information about the type of pathogen and the exact levels.

Environmental Swabbing, also referred to as Microbiological Testing, reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses. It is essential to driving standards of food safety and securing audit compliance, with its importance highlighted by the BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard.

To provide support in this area, we have collaborated with a UK manufacturer to launch the Klipspringer range of Environmental Swab Tests, and currently supply testing kits for Listeria and E.coli. These self-contained tests are easy to use and highly accurate. What’s more, unlike many other Environmental Swab Tests, they are viable for further testing, so if a positive result occurs, you can save on the time and cost of ordering a second test or arranging for an external company to visit your site.