Charles River conducts a wide range of efficacy studies for biocides to determine antimicrobial activity. Among these are studies to assess the effects of antimicrobial residues on human gut flora, including in vitro model systems designed to monitor the potential for the development of resistance. We also conduct sterility, preservative efficacy and microbial limit testing, often working to client protocols.
Post-Marketing Surveillance of Antibiotic Resistance
As a result of the increasing concern worldwide regarding the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, we offer a full monitoring service, including collection and maintenance of zoonotic organisms and bacteria, and data analysis, as required by governing regulatory authorities.