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MicroVal

MicroVal is an international certification organization for the validation and approval of alternative methods for the microbiological analysis of food and beverages. MicroVal facilitates validation and certification against EN-ISO 16140-2:2016, EN-ISO 16140-6:2019, EN-ISO 16140-7:2024 and other validation standards.

A MicroVal Certificate shows that a proprietary method performs equally well as the (internationally standardized) reference method.

 

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Certification consists of steps that are laid down in the MicroVal rules. This ensures standardized processed and evaluation.

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Issued Certificates

MicroVal issued more than 50 certificates. Here you can find an overview of all MicroVal certificates.

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MicroVal expert Labs

MicroVal studies are performed by MicroVal reviewed expert laboratories. A test kit manufacturer can select one of these eight labs.

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Apr 30th
2026

MicroVal welcomes new MicroVal Technical Committe members 2026

MicroVal is pleased to welcome a new member to the MicroVal Technical Committee (MVTC). Following the addition of three new MVTC members last year, Ben Bastin (Q Laboratories), Sop...

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Jan 8th
2026

MicroVal Recap Edition 2025

New year, new journey. As we begin the first working week of 2026, MicroVal looks back on a year of progress, collaboration, and growth in 2025. Team updates: In 2025, we welcom...

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Dec 18th
2025

MicroVal Validation confirms performance of NEOGENĀ® Molecular Detection Assay 2 for STEC

A MicroVal validation study conducted by ADRIA has successfully evaluated the NEOGENĀ® Molecular Detection Assay 2 for the detection of Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC...

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