Millipore sterility test culture media are manufactured in ISO® 9001 manufacturing centers and have been formulated and tested to meet the requirements of the US, Japanese and European Pharmacopeias for use in sterility testing. Two types of Fluid Thioglycollate Media (FTM) are available: the USP formulation and new Clear FTM, an alternative formulation for customers who prefer a medium with extra visual clarity. The new formulation is validated to meet the performance and quality specifications set forth in the USP, EP, and JP for pH, sterility, percent oxidation, and growth promotion.