Hazard and analytical evidence
Evaluate the microbiological question, the type of information needed, and the relationship between laboratory findings and the production context.
Discuss your needsTechnical expertise
Microbiology & study planning
Bring laboratory science into food safety decisions, study questions, and interpretation of technical evidence.
Shelf-life and challenge-study planning
Define the objective, product and process scope, storage assumptions, and information needed to plan a meaningful study.
Discuss your needsLaboratory coordination and interpretation
Discuss the specialist work, responsibilities, methods, and deliverables needed for the project. Laboratory services are arranged as part of the agreed scope.
Discuss your needsDefine the question.
Build the scope around it.
Start with the decision you need to make, the information available, and any relevant deadline. Agree on responsibilities, outside services, and deliverables before work begins.
Start a scope discussionPrepare for the conversation
- Product and process description
- The scientific question or shelf-life objective
- Existing study reports and analytical results
- Packaging, storage, and proposed changes
Planning a useful study
A study needs a clear decision and a defined application.
Explore the resourceScience, operations, and regulation
Learn how Ernest’s background connects to the work.
Meet Ernest BlackWork with the Institute
Discuss your needsA food safety question deserves a useful conversation.
Tell us what you make, what you need to decide, and when. Start with an initial scope discussion, followed by a proposal for the work you need.