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Wastewater CRMs
NSI by ZeptoMetrix provides ISO-accredited CRMs and Proficiency Test Standards, designed to ensure accurate data, support accreditation, and streamline laboratory testing. Their solutions include pre-measured, single-use materials, ready-to-use CRMs, and multi-parameter CRMs for efficient testing. more...

Environmental Monitoring and Bioburden Control in Light of Annex 1

12 Nov 2024 | WaterLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceutical

Annex One requirements change to QC processes needed with automation being the solution
Implementing the new Annex 1 requirements into your quality control program can be a daunting task. In this webinar, gain clarity on the requirements and how they apply to your specific QC testing program. Learn how you can overcome the hurdles of implementing the new EU GMP Annex 1 with confidence. more...
Legionella analyses made easy with MICA Advance Legionella
MICA Advance Legionella represents a breakthrough in rapid microbial testing, offering laboratories a simpler, faster, and more sustainable approach to Legionella pneumophilaenumeration. It delivers results equivalent to ISO 11731 method while significantly simplifying the testing process. more...

Amplify RNA With Confidence Using MegaMix Platinum Probe RT-qPCR 

05 Nov 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalLaboratory EquipmentOtherPharmaceuticalVeterinaryMicrobiomeAssay Development

Amplify RNA With Confidence Using MegaMix Platinum Probe RT-qPCR
Achieve unrivaled confidence in your RNA amplifications by using Microzone’s MegaMix Platinum Probe RT-qPCR. The kit has been optimised to allow the sensitive and specific detection of multiple targets in one reaction. The entire RT-qPCR can take less than 45 minutes. Request your sample here. more...
Revised EN ISO 7704 2023 Standard for Water Quality Testing
Read expert insights on the revised EN ISO 7704:2023  from Dr. Nils Jäger, Sartorius Lab Instruments, and discover how water quality testing labs can manage the challenges of this new standard. more...
Water Testing in Lab
IDEXX Pseudalert, a rapid method for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water, is now included in Flanders' WAC V A 006 compendium. It's approved for testing various water sources. This ISO standard method offers 24-hour detection, high specificity, and simplicity. more...

Simplify Microbial Testing

28 Oct 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalVeterinary

R-CARD
Tired of complicated microbial testing processes? Simplify your life with R-CARD® from Roth Biosciences, LLC!  more...
IDEXX Water Academy
IDEXX Water Academy is an online platform for water professionals to enhance their skills and career advancement. IDEXX Water testing solutions are approved in over 55 countries, protecting billions of people daily. more...
Copan Swab Rinse Kit
In this interview with Professor Sandra Cristino, Bologna University, Italy, we have an opportunity to explore Professor Cristino’s innovative work in monitoring drinking water quality and the risk it can pose to public health. more...

Rapid Sequencing Sample Preparation With Microzone's Free From Range

08 Oct 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalLaboratory EquipmentOtherPharmaceuticalVeterinaryCosmetic/Personal CareMicrobiomeAssay Development

Sample 2 sequencing workflow poster
As part of Microzone’s vision to improve sustainability and reduce the use of harsh chemicals, we introduce the ‘Free From’ range for rapid sample to sequencing preparation. We achieve this without the use of alcohol, columns or magnetic beads. more...

Test Your Pipet Controller Against the PIPETBOY GENIUS for a Chance to Win!

07 Oct 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalLaboratory EquipmentOtherPharmaceuticalVeterinaryCosmetic/Personal CareMicrobiomeAssay Development

PIPETBOY GENIUS
INTEGRA Biosciences are so sure your pipetting aid can't outperform the PIPETBOY GENIUS that they have set a challenge. Enter by 31 December for your chance to win a Victorinox Ranger Swiss Army pocket knife. more...

Check Out LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing's HYGIENE and AIR Schemes

01 Oct 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterPharmaceutical

LGC HYGIENE and AIR schemes
Join LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing's global network of labs, participating in high-quality, flexible PT schemes for Hygiene Surface Monitoring (HYGIENE) and Air & Stacks Emissions (AIR). more...

Four Applications for an Anaerobic Workstation

24 Sep 2024 | WaterClinicalLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalVeterinaryMicrobiome

Scientist working in a Whitley Anaerobic Workstation with Instant Access Ports
Anaerobic workstations are used for many different scientific applications. Here are just four examples of teams around the world who use this type of laboratory equipment for very diverse studies. The Whitley Published Paper Database provides additional information. Access it here. more...
FS FInder SL is a Salmonella spp Gene Detection Kit for Food Safety
Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of our new product, FS Finder SL -Salmonella spp. Gene Detection Kit for Food Safety- as the first product in the FS Finder series, which is a real-time PCR kit that applies Shimadzu Corporation's Ampdirect technology.   more...
PFAS Reference Materials
At SPEX, we understand that confidence and reliability in PFAS test results are non-negotiable. That's why we've developed a range of PFAS quality control standards. These standards contain known quantities of various PFAS, providing a reliable benchmark for laboratories conducting these critical tests. more...

Comprehensive Genomic Solutions: Identify Your Microbial Samples with Novogene

06 Aug 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalPharmaceuticalVeterinaryMicrobiome

Figure illustrating our sequencing services
If you've isolated a bacterial or fungal strain but are unsure of its identity, WGS is the ideal starting point. Download our new eBook on long-read sequencing applications here. more...
CompactDry CFR - for rapid detection of coliforms in dairy
CompactDry™ CFR is a ready-to-use dry file kit, specially developed for coliforms in dairy products. MicroVal certified for raw milk and dairy products, heat processed milk, and dairy products, coliform positive results can be obtained within the same shift (6 to 8 hours). more...

Comprehensive Evaluation of Growth Direct® Rapid Sterility for Microorganism Detection

30 Jul 2024 | WaterLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal Care

QC Sterility testing in lab hood with a rapid membrane filtration and direct inoculation
GDRS is an alternative rapid, membrane filtration-based test with results in as little as 1-3 days and detection in as little as 12 hrs. Manufacturers can quickly respond to contamination events, reduce risks, enhance test and data integrity, increase productivity, and release safe products quickly. more...

Introducing the World’s First Microplastics Reference Materials

17 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterPharmaceutical

Microplastics
The Chiron MicroPref portfolio is designed to detect the six most abundant plastics in the environment and is available in a novel, easy-to-use tablet formulation. Download technical and product information here. more...
Consumables and wastes How to lower your carbon footprint with Diamidex
Diamidex's protocol for Legionella pneumophila significantly reduces microbiology labs' carbon footprint by cutting petri dish use by 75%, reducing testing time from 10-12 days to 48 hours, and lowering technician time spent from 25 to 4 minutes per sample. more...

INTEGRA Biosciences is on Track to Net Zero

04 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalLaboratory EquipmentOtherPharmaceuticalVeterinaryCosmetic/Personal CareMicrobiomeAssay Development

Roadmap to sustainability
INTEGRA Biosciences is dedicated to sustainable science and has been tracking its corporate carbon footprint since 2019 while making significant progress on the road to net zero. more...

BIPEA - Proficiency Testing Experts Since the 1990s

02 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalPharmaceutical

Proficency Testing from BIPEA a Non-profit Organization
BIPEA primarily focuses on interlaboratory comparisons and technical assistance for laboratories. It has expanded its offerings to include agri-food, contaminant, environment, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its focus has grown internationally, increasing participation in its proficiency testing programs more...
Peanut butter and jelly on toast better together
Matching Proficiency Testing (PT) and Quality Control (QC) products in analytical labs improves accuracy, confidence, compliance, and cost-effectiveness, promoting excellence and reliability in various sectors, including environmental, food, cannabis, and water testing. more...
Ready to use kit for Vibrios in Aquaculture
A complete ready-to-use kit to detect and enumerate Vibrios in aquafarming following an incubation period of 24 hours. more...

More Accurate Coliform Detection With R-CARD® ECC-A - Eliminates Aeromonas False Positives

25 Jun 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterPharmaceuticalVeterinary

R Card ECC-A
Eliminate Aeromonas false positive coliform colonies by using the Roth Biosciences' R-CARD® ECC-A media; any Aeromonas colonies present are visible as faint yellow colonies that can easily be seen and counted. more...
Highlight MICA Total Viable Count Water
Based on using a high-end automated microcolony counter, the MICA Highlight Total Viable Count enables the detection and enumeration of bioburden in water faster than standard APHA 9215 and ISO 6222 methods. more...
Arium Mini
Sartorius has introduced the Arium® Mini Extend, a compact ultrapure lab water purification system designed to meet Type 1 water demands. It features a flexible handheld dispenser, a user-friendly digital display, and Arium® Bagtank technology. Request a demo here. more...

NEW in 2024! Growth Direct® Rapid Sterility Detection in as Little as 12 Hours

28 May 2024 | WaterLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceutical

analyst performing sterility test in quality control microbiology laboratory hood
The Growth Direct® Rapid Sterility System replicates all 3 traditional test conditions within a kit of 3 cassettes. The automated closed-loop system tests as many as 126 kits at once, eliminating risks of human error and secondary contamination, with final results in as little as 1-3 days. more...

ATP Detection: Overcoming Challenges in Hygiene Monitoring

21 May 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterPharmaceutical

ATP flow
ATP detection offers ways of optimizing cleanliness verification. Explore how ProGnosis Biotech’s ATP FLOW series enhances hygiene monitoring in labs and food industries, ensuring superior cleanliness. more...
PFAS Analysis EU and US Regulations
Measurlabs simplifies the complex landscape of PFAS testing. Their broad network of accredited partner laboratories ensures access to both targeted LC-MS/MS analyses for individual PFAS compounds and comprehensive TOF testing for evaluating the overall PFAS content of almost any sample material. more...