- Daily food process controls
- Spoilage detection methods
- Disinfectant Qualification Studies
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Quantitative spore-forming QC microorganisms for spoilage detection methods Introducing EZ-SPORE, from Microbiologics®. Spore-forming pathogens can present unique challenges for food laboratories that are conducting tests to detect these contaminants. That’s why food microbiology labs across the globe rely on EZ-SPORE quantitative microorganism preparations for validating their spoilage detection methods or for disinfectant qualification studies. EZ-SPORE preparations provide a concentration of 104 CFU per pellet, making microbiological challenge testing for spore-formers quicker and easier. Applications & Test Methods -
Helping microbiologists spread culture since 1986 Introducing KWIK-STICK, from Microbiologics®. Laboratories throughout the world have been praising the KWIK-STIK for decades. That’s because its simple, all-inclusive design makes life easier for lab techs while reducing chances for errors. Each KWIK-STIK contains a qualitative lyophilised microorganism pellet, ampoule of hydrating fluid and inoculating swab. Everything you need to grow reference cultures for QC testing is included in this one handy device. Available in packs of 2 or 6, KWIK-STIKs are universally used for all types of microbiological control testing Applications & Test Methods- Culture Purposes
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- Verification and Validation
- QC of Identification Systems and Assay Kits
- QC of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test
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Qualitative control strains as Certified Reference Material for ISO 17025 accredited labs Increasing regulatory oversight in food, pharmaceutical and water industries has prompted many microbiology labs to seek accreditation to ISO 17025 standards. The Lab-Elite CRM, from Microbiologics®, is designed to help those labs meet the requirements of this standard which specify that “reference materials shall, where possible, be traceable to SI units of measurements, or to Certified Reference Materials (section 5.6.3.2)”. Lab-Elite CRM microorganisms are just one passage from the reference culture and are delivered in our signature KWIK-STIK format. As a Certified Reference Material, Lab-Elite comes with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis detailing the strains identity and characteristics. Applications & Test Methods- ISO 17025 laboratories requiring CRM
- Validation/verification of processes and instruments
- Presence/Absence
- Identification methods
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Qualitative control strains for QC testing It doesn’t get much easier than the LYFO-DISK from Microbiologics®. Simply rehydrate LYFO DISK qualitative microorganism pellets with a diluent, such as phosphate buffer or saline, and you’re ready to inoculate your culture media. LYFO DISK, packaged in a glass vial containing 6 pellets of a single strain, offers a ton of flexibility. It's an ideal solution for many quality control applications including presence/absence testing, microbial identification methods, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, media QC, water testing and more! Applications & Test Methods- Culture Purposes
- Media and reagent QC
- QC of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test
- QC of microbial identification including biochemical, PCR and rapid molecular methods
- Water tests (e.g. enzyme substrates)
- Disinfectant studies
- Verifications and Validations
- Proficiency tests
- Daily QC
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QC microorganisms with Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) markers It’s not uncommon for food samples to inadvertently become contaminated with control strains used in the laboratory. This leads to false-positive results which can have severe financial and regulatory implications. UV-BioTAG, our line of reference strains containing green fluorescent protein (GFP) markers, make it easy to distinguish standard microorganism strains from laboratory control strains. Optimised for highly visible fluorescence, UV-BioTAG strains provide better stability because the GFP marker is integrated into the chromosome rather than the plasmid. With UV-BioTAG, you can quickly and reliably establish whether a positive test result can be traced back to a control strain cross-contamination issue, or if it is from another source. Applications & Test Methods- Enumeration Methods
- Detection Methods
- Demonstration of Capability (DOC)
- Media QC
- Validation/Verification
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Solid Phase Cytometry meets Artificial Intelligence TECHNOPATH partners with Microbs for their fully automated solution. To boost productivity in your microbial QC lab, Microbs launches IAN®, an Ultra Rapid Microbiological Method allowing an accurate enumeration of bacteria, yeast and mould within minutes, not days! With IAN®, you can redesign your quality control. No need to wait days to check the microbiological quality of your production. IAN® gives you a quantitative measurement of your contamination in 15 minutes using our innovative direct non-growth detection method.- Mobile Laboratory - Autonomous, its fits where you need it.
- Speed - Time to result: 15 minutes, no enrichment needed.
- Simplicity - No expertise required
- Accuracy - Detection range from 1 to ≈ 5 000 microorganisms/volume analysed
- Liquid sample - Sampling from 100µL to 200mL
- Traceability - Full Data integrity, 21 CFR 11 compliant
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Protein Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Tests for allergen proteins. The Neogen Allergen Protein ELISA Kits utilise a sandwich ELISA. The target protein present in the sample react with the specific antibodies, which have been adsorbed to the surface of polystyrene microtiter wells. After the removal of unbound proteins by washing, antibodies conjugated with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) are added. This enzyme-labeled antibody forms complexes with the previously bound target protein. Following a second washing step, the enzyme bound to the immunosorbent is detected by the addition of a chromogenic substrate, 3,3’,5,5’-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). The colour development from this enzymatic reaction varies directly with the concentration of target protein in the sample tested; thus, the absorbance, at 450 nm, is a measure of the concentration of the target protein in the test sample. The quantity of protein in the test sample can be extrapolated from the standard curve, constructed from standards of known concentration, and adjusted to consider the sample dilution. -
Lateral flow devices for specific allergen detection Streamline your process and simplify your allergen testing with 3Neogen Allergen Protein Rapid Tests – qualitative immunochromatographic assays for rapid in-plant monitoring of specific food allergens. Designed for accurate detection of processed and unprocessed allergen proteins, these fast, easy tests can be used for clean-in-place (CIP) final rinse water, environmental swab samples, raw ingredients and finished food products. We’ve taken the hassle out of allergen testing. You see the results. -
Detects as little as 3 µg of protein on surfaces and in hard to reach areas CleanTrace™ ALLTEC60 Surface Protein Swabs are a fast and easy way to visually check whether cleaning has been carried out to a satisfactory standard by means of protein detection. By comparing the colour of the swab and solution against the label, the user can easily interpret the results for the presence of allergens. Clean-Trace® ALTEC60 Surface Protein (Allergen) Test Swab is validated for a range of allergenic proteins, including egg, milk, gluten, soy, peanut, almond and buckwheat. Refrigeration is not required -swabs can be stored at room temperature (25°C or 77°F). This easy-to-use device requires minimal training. The results are semi-quantitative with four possible color interpretations. The faster the test turns purple and the stronger the color change the higher the level of contamination on a surface. Quick detection and confirmation allows immediate corrective action to take place. A visual reading of a colour change indicates the level of cleanliness by detecting as little as 3µg of allergen on surfaces and in solution. No instrumentation is required to interpret the sample results. This product is easily integrated into company HACCP programs to monitor for cleaning effectiveness. Its ease of use, reliable detection and fast, visible results can help in teaching staff the importance of cleaning. -
Since 2004, the use of more sensitive and specific methods has been endorsed by the European Pharmacopoeia (E.P. chapter 5.1.6 and chapter 2.6.1) and by the FDA Aseptic guidelines. Thereby, molecular biological methods are recommended as a faster and more reliable alternative to conventional methods. To meet this need, BIOTECON Diagnostics introduced the microproof® product line in 2005. The microproof® brand includes all BIOTECON Diagnostics’ products used in the pharmaceutical and clinical areas. In addition to the foodproof® product line for food safety, which has been widely used for years, BIOTECON Diagnostics’ portfolio is thus complemented by specific products for the pharmaceutical industry. -
The foodproof® detection and quantification kits developed and produced by BIOTECON Diagnostics allow fast, simple and reliable detection of pathogens, spoilage organisms, allergens, genetically modified plants and viruses in a variety of samples, such as fruit juices, beer, chocolate, baby food, spices or meat. Our analyses are based on real-time PCR, a simple and proven solution for the reliable detection of genetic information (nucleic acids). The high quality of our foodproof® products has repeatedly been validated and confirmed by independent institutes such as AOAC, NordVal and MicroVal.
- Fast – Detection by real-time PCR in a few hours
- Easy – Simple implementation and user-friendly handling
- Specific – Accurate results for target organisms
- Sensitive – Safe detection of even the smallest quantities
- Safe – Validated systems, confirmation of results with included controls
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The complete 3M Sample Handling Collection. Better testing begins with better samples – and better samples are obtained when you use the best collection tools. 3M™ Sample Collection, Preparation and Processing solutions provide quality products for every step of your process. Convenient, ready-to-use products. Consistent, reliable results. Every time. Choosing a sampling sponge. When determining which sampling sponge to use, it’s important to consider certain factors in your testing process:- Bacteria
- Biocides
- Environment
- Strength
- Consistency
- Temperature