Unlock Efficiency and Confidence in Microbial Indicator Testing
40+ Years of Proven Performance – Trusted by industry leaders for accuracy, consistency, and long‑term reliability.
Globally Validated – Validated by AOAC® INTERNATIONAL, AFNOR, and MicroVal, Petrifilm delivers trusted results and supports compliance with global standards. Please see individual product pages for validation details.
Streamlined Testing – Ready‑to‑use format eliminates agar prep, reduces hands‑on labor, and increases daily throughput.
Consistent, Reliable Results – Provides dependable, easy‑to‑interpret outcomes that support confident decision‑making.
Operational Efficiency & ROI – Demonstrated ability to reduce workflow complexity, and enhance productivity.
Sustainable Solution – Compared to agar methods, the compact design reduces waste and resource usage for a more environmentally conscious testing process.
Maximize ROI with Neogen Petrifilm Plates
Laboratories are under constant pressure to reduce costs without sacrificing accuracy. Traditional agar methods demand significant time, labor, and resources—driving up operational expenses and slowing productivity.
Neogen Petrifilm Plates change that equation.
- Improved workflow efficiency: Ready-to-use plates eliminate media prep, freeing staff for higher-value tasks.
- Save on Storage and Waste: Compact design reduces space requirements and disposal costs.
- Increase Throughput: Faster turnaround means more samples processed in less time, boosting efficiency.
- Automate Counting: The Petrifilm® Plate Reader Advanced eliminates manual counting, enhancing consistency while reducing hands‑on time.
Request a cost-savings assessment and we will analyze your lab's current methods, volume, and workflow to show you exactly where Petrifilm Plates can reduce time, labor, waste, and cost -- with real numbers based on your operation, not estimates.
Sustainable Food Safety Science
76%
Less energy
79%
Less water
66%
Less waste
75%
Less CHG emissions
Neogen Petrifilm Plates offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional agar methods—without compromising performance.
- Reduce Water and Energy Use: Eliminates media preparation, washing, autoclaving, and heating steps required by traditional agar methods.
- Cut Down on Waste: Less packaging and fewer consumables than agar.
- Lower Resource Consumption: Streamlined workflow reduces environmental impact.
Explore how Petrifilm supports your sustainability goals:
Petrifilm Sustainability Brochure
Petrifilm Sustainability White Paper
Petrifilm Sustainability Calculator
Scientific Leadership for Microbial Testing. Featured Petrifilm Studies and Research.
Petrifilm Plates revolutionized the industry as the first dry-film microbial testing solution, setting a new benchmark for simplicity and efficiency. Since then, Petrifilm Plates have remained at the forefront of food safety and quality testing, delivering consistent, accurate results that help processors protect their brands and meet standards.
From small operations to multinational enterprises, discover how Petrifilm Plates empower food processors worldwide to streamline testing, reduce costs, and help ensure compliance—all while maintaining the highest level of scientific integrity.
Neogen Academy
When you become a Neogen customer, you get more than products -- you get access to Neogen Academy. Build your team's skills with on-demand courses like Petrifilm Plates Training, designed to support accurate, efficient micro indicator testing at your own pace.
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Access free, on-demand webinars designed to enhance your scientific knowledge and food safety micro indicator testing skills. Learn at your own pace from Neogen specialists and other industry experts — whether you're in the lab or at home.