MicroVal renews 13 method certifications in the first half of 2026

Every MicroVal-certified method is published on the MicroVal website, together with its corresponding technical report. MicroVal certificates are valid for four years. After this period, certificates can be extended through the MicroVal renewal process, after which the renewed certificate is published on the website.

In the first half of 2026, up to the end of June, MicroVal approved the renewal of 13 method certifications based on ISO 16140-2 (alternative methods for detection and enumeration). These renewals confirm the continued certification of a diverse range of methods from several method developers.

The renewed certifications are:

  • 2021LR96 – iQ-Check STEC VirX Kit – Bio-Rad Laboratories
  • 2016LR63 – Fossomatic™ 7DC – Foss Analytical A/S
  • 2014LR43 – SureFast Salmonella ONE – CONGEN Biotechnologie GmbH
  • 2010LR31 – Assurance GDS® Listeria spp. Tq – MilliporeSigma
  • 2009LR28 – CampyFood® agar method – bioMérieux S.A. – Marcy L’Etoile
  • 2016LR64 – BacSomatic™ for somatic cell count in raw cow’s milk – Foss Analytical A/S
  • 2016LR65 – BacSomatic™ for enumeration of total bacterial count in raw cow’s milk – Foss Analytical A/S
  • 2020LR91b – Compact Dry LM (detection) – Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation
  • 2020LR90 – foodproof Enterobacteriaceae plus Salmonella Detection Lyokit – 5’Nuclease – Hygiena Diagnostics GmbH
  • 2014LR32 – Assurance GDS® Listeria monocytogenes Tq – MilliporeSigma
  • 2020LR91a – Compact Dry LM (enumeration) – Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation
  • 2008LR11 – Brilliance™ Staph 24 Agar – Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • 2015LR52 – MC-Media Pad™ ACplus – JNC Corporation

Congratulations to all method developers on the successful renewal of their MicroVal certifications!

The renewed certificates and reports for each study can be found on the ‘Issued certificates’ page of the MicroVal website.

First certificate for SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE Kit and the SureFast® PREP Bacteria Kit

MicroVal has approved the issuance of the certificate for the SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE Kit and the SureFast® PREP Bacteria Kit, developed by Congen Biotechnologie GmbH. The study is being conducted by Q Laboratories.

The SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE Kit enables real-time PCR detection of Listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes in food and environmental samples. The kit can also be used in combination with the SureFast® PREP Bacteria Kit, offering an alternative DNA extraction option. The method consists of four steps: enrichment, DNA extraction, real-time PCR detection, and interpretation of results. The real-time PCR assay can be performed using commercially available PCR instruments equipped to detect four fluorescence channels OX, Cy5, VIC, and HEX simultaneously.

The validation has been conducted in accordance with ISO 16140-2:2016 and the reference methods ISO 11290-1:2017 and ISO 6887 (Parts 1–5). The study covers the detection of Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in a broad range of foods and environmental samples, including:

  • Heat-processed and raw milk and dairy products
  • Raw and ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products
  • RTE poultry products
  • RTE and ready-to-reheat (RTRH) fishery products
  • Fresh produce and fruits
  • Multi-component foods or meal components
  • Environmental samples

This validation confirms the performance of the SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE Kit and SureFast® PREP Bacteria Kit as reliable alternatives for the detection of Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes across diverse food and environmental matrices.

The certificate and detailed summary report (number 2023LR114) are available on our website.