MISSION

To Develop and Implement Flexible & Robust Testing Strategies and Solutions that Work for Industry
To Provide Independent Third Party Advice relevant to Microbiology Practice and, Management
To Support Microbiological Quality System (MQS) Approaches to resolving Microbiological Issues
To Ensure that relevant Microbiology Inputs are correctly positioned at the most appropriate and effective stage of process design, development or implementation
To Support A Team Orientated Approach to Multidisciplinary Tasks that involve Microbiological input
To Identify and Actively Promote the Necessary Integration & Interaction of Microbiological Support Services Throughout the Production Process
To Promote the role of Microbiology as a Proactive Management tool
To Ensure where possible that management has a realistic Understanding of what Microbiology Test programmes can and cannot offer
To Support a climate of Continuous Improvement within Microbiological Testing Programmes
To Provide an Effective Interface between Microbiological Theory and Practical Application in the Work Environment
To Ensure that Microbiology Professionals Recognise their Role as Contributors Capable of Providing their Fellow Stakeholders & the Production Process with Value Added Service
To Establish an Active Learning Community for microbiologists in which relevant issues can be discussed, experience shared and best practice promoted