Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Exhibit 32
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Quarterly Report of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2006 (the “Report”), the undersigned officers of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of their knowledge:
| 1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and | ||
| 2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
/s/ William J. Motto
William J. Motto
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
February 6, 2007
/s/ Melissa Lueke
Melissa Lueke
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
February 6, 2007