BRC’s strong academia background puts us in a uniquely advantageous position to conduct scientific research projects for the industry.
As a part of our mission, BRC aims to create synergy with diverse industries by undertaking specialized tests, research and investigative projects. We aspire to create an ecosystem conducive for continuous learning by conducting high-quality application-oriented testing and research in the field of Water & Water Purifiers, Beauty & Personal care, Hygiene & Home care and Food.
BRC’s consultative approach to research projects
- Co-creation of projects by Industry and BRC
- Customized projects with defined requirements by the partner company
- Funded projects from Govt. and/or Non-Govt. Bodies
- Undertaking issue-based projects post identifying knowledge gaps and needs of Regulatory bodies, Industries and Society.
Areas of Research with BRC
- Water & food safety monitoring
- Pathogen detection/surveillance in water, food, personal & home care products
- Studying microflora associated with home and personal hygiene and associated products.
- Spoilage of food, personal care products
- Effectiveness of disinfectants & antimicrobial agents
- Microbial risk assessment
- Water sanitation & hygiene (WASH) based studies and WASH interventions
- Anti-microbial resistance (AMR) studies
- Contamination resolution in hygiene & cosmetic products
- Applications of bacteriophages in bacterial control
- Effectiveness evaluation of water treatment technologies
- Grey water & waste water studies for pathogen detection
Research Projects executed for Industry
- Evaluation of bacterial reduction using solar powered UV measurement device
- Microbiological performance of novel household water treatment devices in India
- Method validation program conducted by Water Quality Association (WQA) for assessment of Microbiological performance of water purifiers with exclusion, chemical (disinfection) and UV based technology
- Site assessment of a quality control lab of a MNC for adequacy of Microbiological Procedure
- Microbial analysis of personal wash bars for detection of Nesterenkonia spp.
- Problem-solving consultancies for wet wipe production-resolution of contamination
- Human volunteer based clinical studies: viz. Cup scrub, Glove Juice, hand/finger dip methods, using Standard protocols of ASTM and EN
- Compare the germ removal efficacy of soap bars using hand washing machine
- Evaluation of the antibacterial efficacy for tooth paste- dental plaque study
- Determination of antibacterial activity of toilet soap-BIS substantivity test
- Skin microflora studies on human volunteers
- Developing methods for various enzyme analysis using Konelab, a chemical analyser
- Evaluation of microorganisms from “In Use” Dish wash products
- Germ count study- quantifying and assessing bacterial population for common-use objects in India
- Investigation of consumer hygiene risks spots in Indian homes, including kitchen
- Investigation of consumer hygiene risk spots in Indian toilets
- Intervention studies to compare new formulations in Indian households
- Survey on microbiology quality of food samples sold by hawkers in Mumbai for planning improvement in the safety of street food
- Risk assessment of spoilage causing and pathogenic microorganisms in foods
- Recovery of cryptic food spoilage yeast and mold from preserved foods
To be associated with BRC for any kind of projects.
Get in touch
Email: enquiry@brcmicrobiology.in & Phone: +91 9137023135