What does this service include?

• Initial diagnosis of your products, processes, or facilities to define analysis needs
• Technical advice for scheduling tests according to regulations (INVIMA, ICA, GMP, HACCP, etc.)
• Preparation of the annual microbiological analysis schedule
• Monthly follow-up, alerts, and reminders to ensure compliance
• On-site sampling by our team, if needed
• Analysis in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory
• Clear technical reports, interpretations, and recommendations
• Ongoing support and schedule adjustments as risk evolves

Ideal for:

Food, beverage, cannabis, cosmetics, animal nutrition companies and any sector requiring constant microbiological surveillance to ensure product quality and safety.

We design and execute customized studies based on the type of food, cosmetic, supplement, or natural product under real or accelerated conditions, using controlled-stability chambers with real-time telemetry and expert technical support.

What does our service include?

• Study design according to regulations (INVIMA, Codex, FDA, etc.) and real or accelerated storage conditions
• Stability chambers with temperature and humidity control, monitored 24/7 with real-time telemetry
• Technical advice on labeling and defining expiration or best-before dates
• Definition of critical points and selection of key variables (temperature, humidity, light, etc.)
• Periodic sampling during the study as per the defined plan
• Physico-chemical, microbiological, sensory, or functional analyses, depending on product category
• Mathematical prediction models (Arrhenius, Q10, etc.) for accelerated studies
• Interpretation of results and delivery of a comprehensive technical report with final recommendations
• Support in sanitary registration processes or audits if required

Applicable products

Our study allows companies to demonstrate with technical evidence and traceability that their products truly degrade under controlled conditions, facilitating regulatory compliance, certification processes, and differentiation in sustainable markets.

What does our accredited service include?

• Study protocol design according to ASTM D5338 (aerobic biodegradation in composting)
• Execution in composting chambers with temperature and humidity control under standardized conditions
• Real-time telemetry: continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity, and CO₂ release
• Positive and negative controls as required by the standard to ensure test validity
• Technical monitoring throughout the study
• Data analysis and cumulative biodegradation curve
• Delivery of a legally valid technical report with traceability, useful for certifications and procedures before authorities
• Scientific advice to interpret results and communicate the product’s environmental impact

Who is it for?

• Packaging, food, or cosmetics companies developing compostable or biodegradable products
• Manufacturers of straws, bags, cups, cutlery, and sustainable films
• Innovation projects in bioplastics, biomaterials, or circular economy
• Brands seeking environmental certifications, complying with the Single-Use Plastics Law, and accessing conscious markets

Aoxlab offers a complete and specialized analytical method validation service, complemented by development and technology transfer of customized methods so our clients can incorporate world-class analytical technologies into their own processes.

What does our service include?

Regulations and standards

Our work aligns with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, as well as:

Types of methods we develop and validate