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Rapid microbial detection for commercial sterility testing lets you shorten hold times and release low-bioburden finished goods with confidence. The InnovateTM Rapid Microbial Screening System screens UHT/ESL dairy, food, and beverage products and delivers presence/absence results in as little as 24 hours, so you can release inventory days sooner and save time and resources.
Advanced Commercial Sterility Testing Solutions for Confident Product Release
Rapid microbial detection for commercial sterility uses ATP-based screening and automated sampling to detect microbial activity in food and beverage products, enabling manufacturers to verify process control, reduce product hold times, and make faster, data-driven release decisions across UHT, ESL, and other shelf-stable applications.
Sample Automation
Remove bottlenecks and boost consistency in sterility testing with automated high-throughput sampling.
Time & Cost Efficiency
Stop holding product. Start releasing faster. Our case study shows you how quickly you can get your ROI.
Matrix Versatility
Validated across a wide range of complex product matrices, from high-acid juices to high-protein formulations.
Application Lab Support
Customize and verify performance before you scale with our global applications team.
Validated Methods
Have peace of mind with Hygiena; our dairy and beverage solutions are certified to ISO and AOAC standards.
ATP Bioluminescence
Trust in science. Innovate detects microbial ATP with unmatched speed and precision.
Where This Approach Fits in Food & Beverage Production
Rapid microbial detection supports product release decisions across a range of high-risk, shelf-stable food and beverage production environments.
UHT & Aseptic Dairy
Shelf-stable milk, cream, and dairy-based beverages requiring validated commercial sterility
ESL & Refrigerated Extended Shelf-Life Products
Products with tight microbial thresholds and shorter release windows
Beverage & Plant-Based Production
Juices, soft drinks, and alternative beverages produced under aseptic conditions
Low-Acid & Shelf-Stable Foods
Soups, sauces, and ready-to-drink or ready-to-eat products
Sample Automation with Autosampler III
Streamline your commercial sterility testing with Autosampler III, the industry-leading automated sampling platform.
Remove bottlenecks and boost consistency in sterility testing with automated high-throughput sampling.
- Automates product sampling directly from packaging into a 96-well plate
- Offers barcode-driven traceability, reproducibility, and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11
- Reduces dependency on skilled labor to shift focus on higher-value tasks
- Improves technician well-being by eliminating repetitive sampling within the workflow
Why it matters: In a sector facing rising labor turnover and skill shortages, sample automation maximizes productivity while freeing up staff for higher-value tasks like trend analysis and quality control.
ATP Bioluminescence Technology
The Innovate System uses a scientifically validated ATP bioluminescence method to detect microbial ATP in ultra-heat-treated (UHT), ESL, and aseptically packaged products.
Trust in science. The Innovate™ System detects microbial ATP with unmatched speed and precision.
ATP Bioluminescence
- Free ATP hydrolyzed ➝ Cells lysed ➝ Microbial ATP reacts with luciferase ➝ Light signal (RLUs)
- Actionable results in <30 minutes post-incubation
- Drastically reduces false positives and accelerates release
- Ability to run multiple products on a single 96-well plate
Read more on how ATP methods eliminate the errors of traditional methods
Matrix Suitability
Whether you're testing acidic juices, dairy protein shakes, or plant-based beverages, the Innovate System's robust chemistry and photomultiplier detection system ensure consistent results across diverse matrices.
Matrix Suitability
- Validated across high- and low-pH, pigmented, or turbid products
- Utilizes the Innovate™ System RapiScreen™ Kits optimized for dairy (KIT4000/4001) and beverages (KIT4010)
- Reduces false results from challenging matrices
Check out a real-world example of how the RapiScreen kits can be used to detect spoilage organisms
Application Labs – Method Validation
Hygiena supports customers with dedicated application laboratories, offering method verification and validation tailored to your specific product portfolio.
Customize and verify performance before you scale.
Method Validation with Hygiena Application Labs
- Tailored method verification for your product matrices
- Audit-ready verification documentation and ongoing support
- Direct support from Hygiena’s expert global applications laboratories
AOAC Approvals
Already known for its reliable results, the Innovate System now brings an added layer of confidence with the AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) certification of its RapiScreen Dairy AOAC RI PTM #092301 & Beverage AOAC RI PTM #052301 kits. This certification isn't just a stamp of approval; it is a testament to the system's accuracy, precision, and suitability for microbiological screening in finished products.
Trusted solutions for dairy and beverage testing.
AOAC Approvals
Hygiena’s RapiScreen Dairy and Beverage reagent kits have been awarded AOAC Certification for the consistency and reliability they provide when testing different product matrices. With this validated solution, you can be confident in implementing the Innovate System for your products
- AOAC RI PTM #092301 (Dairy)
- AOAC RI PTM #052301 (Beverage)
- Trusted by >80 countries and several top global dairy processors
Check out our accreditations
Time & Cost Savings - Stop holding product. Start releasing faster.
Compared to traditional culture-based methods or other rapid solutions, the Innovate System delivers results within 30 minutes after primary incubation, not days, allowing for quicker ROI - typically within 6-9 months.
As showcased in our case study, companies have seen a reduction in inventory investment by $450,000, thanks to shorter production cycles and decreased capital tied up in finished goods. Prepare to enhance cash flow and respond swiftly to any contamination events without compromising reliability. Other benefits of Innovate:
- Reduces product hold times and warehouse costs
- Process up to 96 samples at once
- Lower per-test cost compared to other rapid methods
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