With global food safety regulations becoming increasingly stringent, microbiological monitoring of water quality is rapidly shifting toward faster, standardized, and on-site testing solutions. Recent guidance from international organizations highlights Enterococcus spp. (fecal streptococci) as a key indicator organism for assessing fecal contamination in drinking water, food processing water, and environmental water sources.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), fecal streptococci are recommended indicators due to their strong environmental resistance and longer survival in water compared with other bacteria. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also strengthened their use in rapid water quality monitoring programs to improve detection efficiency and early warning capability.

In response to this growing demand, our company is preparing to launch the Fecal Streptococcus Detecting Plate, a ready-to-use culture medium system designed for rapid and reliable detection.

The product integrates nutrient medium, cold-water-soluble absorbent gel, and the dehydrogenase indicator TTC. Positive results appear as red colonies with yellow halos, enabling intuitive visual interpretation. It offers a detection limit of 1 CFU/mL(g) and is suitable for drinking water, processing water, and food samples.

Compared with conventional methods, this detecting plate significantly simplifies procedures, reduces preparation time, and enables results within 15–24 hours. It is applicable for both laboratory and on-site screening scenarios, supporting faster decision-making in quality control.

Industry research from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) also emphasizes that water quality control in food processing is a critical risk factor in global food trade compliance.

The launch of this product reflects the ongoing shift toward rapid, standardized microbiological testing, helping food manufacturers and laboratories improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen food safety management systems worldwide.