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quality standards. Routine microbiological testing CASE STUDIES IN ACTION
safeguards both producers and consumers. Covid-19 monitoring
Microbiology and Molecular Biology: The
laboratory provides advanced microbiological One of GreenHill’s initiatives has been its role in Covid-19
testing to detect pathogens in food, water, monitoring. During the height of the pandemic, the
and clinical samples. Its molecular biology laboratory carried out wastewater surveillance to detect
division supports rapid and precise diagnostics, the presence of the virus at a community level. This early-
critical for both healthcare and agriculture. warning system helped authorities and organisations
Plant Pathology: GreenHill Laboratories assists track outbreaks and respond more effectively.
the agricultural sector by identifying plant Supporting Farmers Through Dairy Testing
diseases that could threaten crops and food
security. Early detection helps farmers mitigate GreenHill’s work in the dairy industry provides another
losses and maintain healthy yields. example of its value to clients and communities.
Serology and Animal Health: Veterinary testing As the only private commercial dairy laboratory in
services monitor animal health, ensuring KwaZulu-Natal, it conducts routine microbiological
diseases are identified and managed promptly. and compositional testing to ensure that milk meets
This is essential not only for food production but stringent safety and quality benchmarks.
also for safeguarding livelihoods in the Reliable testing helps farmers maintain compliance with
agricultural sector. industry standards, protect herd health, and ensure their
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Testing: Good products are market-ready. For consumers, it guarantees
Manufacturing Practice (GMP) licensing from that the milk and dairy products they purchase are safe
South African Health Products Regulatory and nutritious.
Authority (SAHPRA) means that GreenHill
Laboratories is qualified to support pharmaceutical Commitment to Standards
and medical industries. This includes product GreenHill Laboratories’ SANAS accreditation and GMP
testing, stability studies, and compliance from SAHPRA are more than formalities. They reflect a
consulting, all aimed at maintaining the highest culture of compliance, transparency, and accountability.
safety standards. Continuous staff training, audits, and strict protocols
Environmental Diagnostics: The laboratory has ensure quality is upheld daily.
made a significant contribution to public health
through wastewater surveillance, particularly GreenHill also extends its ethical commitment beyond
during the Covid-19 pandemic. Beyond this, it the laboratory. Its community-focused services, such as
continues to monitor environmental samples food safety programmes, environmental diagnostics,
to support sustainability and community health. and public health surveillance, highlight its contribution
Consulting and Research & Development to societal well-being.
Services: GreenHill Laboratories’ expertise From a three-person start-up to a respected institution,
extends beyond testing. It provides consulting GreenHill Laboratories growth has been shaped
to help businesses meet regulatory and ethical by resilience and scientific integrity. Recognition at
standards, alongside research and development platforms such as the KwaZulu-Natal Top Business
support that fuels innovation in agriculture, Awards underscores its contribution to science, industry,
healthcare, and food production.
and society.
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