Pbr Laboratories

Aerobic Plate Count measures the total number of aerobic microorganisms present in a food product, helping evaluate overall product quality, manufacturing hygiene, process control, and shelf-life performance.

Comprehensive microbial testing services including Total Plate Count, Yeast and Mold Enumeration, Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, and Enterobacteriaceae.

Tests microbiological characteristics of wastewater including Escherichia coli (E. coli), Total Coliforms, and Fecal Indicator Organisms to monitor treatment performance and environmental assessments.

Ensuring ingredient lists, allergens, and nutrition facts align with regulatory standards for accurate food labeling.

Certified allergen detection and biochemistry testing services for food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and co-packers using immunoassays, PCR, and chromatography techniques to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Service aligning with Health Canada and CFIA standards for market entry compliance.

Nutritional analysis to verify ingredient specifications and support formulation activities, including parameters like protein, fat, moisture, ash, fibre, and carbohydrates.

Food quality testing evaluates physical and chemical characteristics affecting product performance, stability, and consumer acceptance.

Microbiological testing tailored for meat and poultry processors to detect common pathogens and indicator organisms.

Screening for contaminants such as mycotoxins, pesticides, and heavy metals to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Detection and quantification of harmful mycotoxins including aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2), fumonisins (B1, B2), vomitoxin (deoxynivalenol), ochratoxin, zearalenone, and T2 toxin to protect consumer health.

A molecular diagnostic service using quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) technology to detect Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in food and environmental samples.

Advanced toxin screening to identify and quantify naturally occurring toxins and prevent foodborne illnesses.

Microbiological testing tailored for raw pet food manufacturers to detect pathogens and indicator organisms.

Used where product risks warrant additional verification for food safety in dairy products.

Testing for chemical contaminants such as pesticide residues, heavy metals, and environmental impurities to meet compliance standards.

May be included in risk-based verification programs to ensure food safety in dairy products.

Yeast and mold testing evaluates spoilage organisms that affect product stability and shelf life, helping to prevent product spoilage and quality complaints.

A testing service that evaluates the effectiveness of preservatives in products, ensuring protection against microbial contamination and compliance with industry standards.

Comprehensive HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) services to help food producers and processors implement effective food safety management systems, including hazard analysis, CCP identification, critical limits establishment, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, and documentation.

Service assessing preservative efficacy to confirm shelf-life with scientific precision.

Test to ensure pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, and grains are within safe Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs).

Thermophilic aerobic count testing detects organisms that survive elevated temperatures, supporting process verification, ingredient evaluations, and manufacturing investigations.

Routine water testing services for food processors across Alberta and Canada to ensure water quality meets safety standards, detect contamination risks, and verify potable water compliance for food production and sanitation.

Comprehensive laboratory testing services including microbial counts, endotoxin, and particulate testing for environmental samples.

Generic E. coli testing is used as an indicator organism for sanitation verification and process control, indicating potential fecal contamination and sanitation deficiencies.

Often included in environmental monitoring programs to identify contamination risks in dairy facilities.

Enterobacteriaceae testing evaluates a group of organisms to monitor sanitation effectiveness, environmental contamination, and manufacturing conditions.

Quantification of individual sugars (glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose, maltose) and fatty acids (saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats) for clean labeling.

Anaerobic plate count testing evaluates microorganisms that grow in low-oxygen environments to assess product stability, process performance, and spoilage potential.

Lactic acid bacteria testing supports fermentation verification, product quality programs, shelf-life studies, and spoilage investigations by evaluating important organisms in fermented foods and spoilage contributors.

Water testing service for ingredient water used in food and beverage manufacturing, affecting food safety, product quality, flavor, consistency, and shelf life.

Regular monitoring of natural toxins such as mycotoxins from molds or biotoxins in seafood to manage health risks.

Monitoring program to verify sanitation effectiveness and control Salmonella contamination in food production environments.

Identifies harmful levels of metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium in food products to manage environmental contamination risks.

Detailed profiling of essential and non-essential amino acids to evaluate protein quality and support nutritional claims.

Environmental swab testing evaluates surfaces and production environments for microbial contamination in food manufacturing facilities.

Testing service to ensure drinking water meets regulatory compliance standards.

A critical microbiological analysis used to determine the ability of a preservative system to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in multi-use or long-shelf-life products, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance.

Ensures that additives and substances in food packaging do not leach harmful chemicals into food products.

Potable water testing services provided by PBR Laboratories throughout Alberta, Western Canada, and Canada to evaluate drinking water quality, protect public health, and support compliance programs.

Environmental compliance monitoring supports permit requirements, regulatory reporting, environmental management systems, and operational monitoring programs.

Comprehensive water quality testing for potability including pH levels, conductivity, turbidity, and major ions assessment, meeting APHA, EPA, and ISO standards for health and environmental compliance.

Testing the pH and moisture content of products to ensure they are stable, safe, and of high quality. Moisture content is measured as a percentage to control microbial growth and spoilage. pH levels are evaluated for quality and safety of oils, extracts, and topical products.

Testing moisture content and water activity to ensure physical and biological stability of ingredients during storage, affecting product stability, shelf life, ingredient performance, and microbial growth potential.

Testing to determine the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent needed to prevent visible growth of a microorganism, following standard protocols for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Testing for nutrients including Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus in water samples.

Testing service for wastewater from food processing operations to monitor treatment performance and support environmental compliance.

Testing service for water chemistry parameters affecting product quality, taste, consistency, sanitation, and equipment performance.

Regular monitoring service for drinking water quality and safety.

Nutritional analysis parameter to support product development, label development, and quality assurance for dairy products.

Testing for general chemistry parameters including pH, Conductivity, Hardness, Alkalinity, Chloride, Sulphate, Turbidity in water samples.

Testing service for enterococci bacteria in water to evaluate water safety and quality.

Advanced testing for metals and mercury using Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (CVAAS) and ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to detect trace amounts with high accuracy.

Surface water testing evaluates lakes, rivers, reservoirs, streams, and other surface water bodies.

Groundwater testing evaluates water quality beneath the surface to support environmental monitoring, compliance programs, and site investigations.

Microbiological testing to measure heterotrophic bacteria in water samples.

Monitoring service for water distribution systems to ensure water quality and safety.

Testing service for total coliform bacteria in water to assess water quality and safety.

Evaluates treated wastewater prior to discharge to support regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and treatment verification.

Testing for organic parameters including Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) in water samples.

River monitoring programs evaluate water quality conditions and environmental influences affecting river systems.

Stormwater testing evaluates runoff and stormwater systems to assess environmental impacts and compliance requirements.

Comprehensive efficacy tests using standard microbial cultures to assess performance of sanitizers and disinfectants against a wide range of bacterial and fungal strains.

Service providing real-time data reporting and trend analysis to track environmental conditions and enable prompt corrective actions.

Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) measures organic carbon dissolved within water, supporting source water assessments, treatment evaluations, and environmental monitoring.

Measures dissolved substances within water samples.

Evaluates wastewater treatment lagoon performance and discharge quality by testing parameters such as BOD, COD, TSS, Nutrients, and Microbiology.

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) testing measures organic carbon present within water, helping evaluate organic contamination, treatment performance, and water quality trends.

Industrial water testing service for cooling water quality analysis.

Measures total oxygen demand associated with organic and inorganic material in wastewater.

Comprehensive nutrient analysis including ammonia, nitrogen, organic carbon, and phosphorus using fluorescence and combustion techniques to support water quality assessment and conservation efforts.

Evaluation of water clarity, suspended solids, and color, important for water treatment, environmental monitoring, and product quality assurance.

Conductivity measures the ability of water to conduct electrical current and indicates the concentration of dissolved ionic substances.

Measures suspended material present within wastewater samples.

Testing for oil, grease, and organic compounds such as BTEX and phenols using IR spectrometry and gas chromatography to meet environmental regulations and guide remediation.

Chloride testing measures dissolved chloride concentrations in water, important for corrosion, water quality, and environmental conditions.

Sulphate testing measures dissolved sulphate concentrations within water, influencing water quality, industrial systems, and treatment performance.

Alkalinity measures the buffering capacity of water and its ability to resist pH changes, supporting water treatment, corrosion management, and process control.

Measures oxygen consumed by microorganisms during decomposition of organic matter in wastewater.

Hardness measures dissolved calcium and magnesium concentrations, affecting scaling, treatment systems, equipment performance, and industrial processes.