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Webinar: How the New EU GMP Annex 1 is Likely to Impact Your Aseptic Manufacturing

Webinar EU GMP Annex 1 and its impact on aseptic manufacturing
CleanroomEU GMP Annex 1Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
30 Oct 2020
Register for our webinar “Roadmap to compliance” and learn from our experts how to set up a risk-based environmental monitoring.

Free Samples! WESAIL 15 Min CE-IVD COVID-19 Antigen Test Kit

Antigen and antibody lateral flow COVID 19
Lateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
28 Oct 2020
WESAIL Biotech launches new COVID-19 Ag Test with 90% sensitivity, 98% specificity, LoD 8x102 TCID50/mL. COVID-19 CE-IVD 6 Min IgM/IgG Ab Test is also available with 99% specificity & ≥90% sensitivity. Choose individual or package of 20 tests (for different applications). 

Comply with UN3373 Packaging Regulations When Collecting and Transporting SARS-CoV-2 & Flu Samples

COVID 19 and Flu Sample Collection and Transport
Sample CollectionSARS-CoV-2Specimen Transport
28 Oct 2020
The new PrimeStore® MTM sample collection kit allows posting of COVID-19 & Flu samples. Due to its novel transport media that inactivates these viruses, it complies with UN 3373 packaging regulations and is also CE-marked, and FDA authorized. 

MICA Alicyclobacillus by Diamidex: CFU Counting in 3 Minutes

MICA Automated Alicyclobacillus CFU Counter by Diamidex
AlicyclobacillusColony CountersSpoilage Organisms
27 Oct 2020
MICA, the smart innovative counter by DIAMIDEX, detects Alicyclobacillus micro-colonies in 3 minutes with 24 hrs incubation time (depending on matrix), offering unmatched responsiveness on the market (based on the IFU No. 12:2019 culture method).

LuminUltra Files Patent for World-First Rapid, On-site COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Solution

wastewater testing for SARS CoV 2 covid 19 coronavirus
SARS in Wastewater
23 Oct 2020
LuminUltra has proudly announced an innovative rapid on-site testing solution for SARS-CoV-2 detection in wastewater, which was developed in collaboration with Dalhousie University and Halifax Water. 

Fast, High-Throughput and Easy-to-Use AST System is Now CE-IVD Marked

Reveal AST for high throughput testing from specific diagnostics
Antibiotic ResistanceAntibiotic SensitivityAntibiotic Stewardship
23 Oct 2020
Specific Diagnostics has obtained CE-IVD marking for the Reveal antimicrobial susceptibility system (AST). The system allows high-throughput testing, is easy-to-use, and has an average turnaround time to result of 4.6 hours. 

DWK Life Sciences Announces Primary Packaging Supply Chain Agreement to Support Vaccine Development

borosilicate pharmaceutical glass vials for vaccine packaging
Lab Disposables
22 Oct 2020
DWK will begin manufacturing vials that will be used by the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) and its partners to ensure finished vaccines can be quickly transported to front line health services when they are available.

New Member of the Executive Board and Establishment of New Jobs

Norbert Schorpp of MBV and Fermon
Air Sampling
22 Oct 2020
MBV grows and expands its Executive Board by Norbert Schorpp. As a proven expert, Norbert will take over full responsibility for the internal value chain as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Out-of-this-World Imaging Now Available for COVID-19 RT-PCR Signal Recording

ccd camera and low noise cameras for qpcr in covid 19 testing
Digital ImagingQuantitative PCR (qPCR)
22 Oct 2020
Atik Cameras, a provider of advanced scientific imaging solutions, has developed the new VS255 and VS825 cameras for use specifically with qPCR Instruments — the most commonly used systems for detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

New Rapid Response Environmental Surveillance Service is Launched in US

environmental monitoring mobile lab service
Cronobacter sakazakiiE. coliE. coli 0157
21 Oct 2020
Food manufacturers can now call on a rapid response on-site mobile lab to help pinpoint harborage sites and contamination issues within the facility. The lab can be on-site within hours, with the capability to process of more than 100 swabs an hour with results in 4 hours.  

New Multiplex qPCR Food Pathogen Assays Receive AOAC Approvals

multiplex qpcr kit for food pathogens
E. coli inc VTEC/STECListeria spp.Listeria monocytogenes
21 Oct 2020
Applied Food Diagnostics' multiplex SIMUL-qPCR assays for food pathogens are now AOAC Performance Tested MethodsSM approved. These kits include one for Salmonella, one Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes and "Top 7" Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. 

Introducing IDEXX Currents: a New Resource for Water Laboratory Professionals

current news in water microbiology testing
Training Provider
20 Oct 2020
IDEXX Currents; the new online resource for water laboratory professionals is now live. Learn about best practices in management, lab efficiency, communicating with customers and employees, as well as stay up-to-date on the latest news and research in the water industry.

instaBAG Half Fraser Makes Selective Enrichment of Listeria Easier

half fraser broth in a ready to use bag for Listeria analysis
EnrichmentListeria spp.Listeria monocytogenes
20 Oct 2020
Improve Listeria testing workflow with instaBAG Fraser ½ - a filter bag that comes pre-loaded with ready-to-use dehydrated, supplemented half Fraser broth. For selective enrichment of Listeria monocytogenes just add the sample and sterile, purified water, the media dissolves during blending.

Detect Salmonella in Food and Environmental Samples Within 24 Hours

Solus One Salmonella offers next day detection
AOAC OMAAutomationEnrichment
19 Oct 2020
Solus One Salmonella is for detection of Salmonella in select foods with results in under one day. The full process from enrichment to result can take as little as 22 hours and can be run manually or by automation. Certified to ISO16140 and AOAC OMA.

Creative Diagnostics Launches SARS-CoV-2 Immunoassay Kits for Researchers

sars cov 2 immunoassay kits for research
AntibodiesELISASARS-CoV-2
19 Oct 2020
Creative Diagnostics introduces SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay kits for direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigens and antibodies. This kit is for Research Use Only (RUO).

Special Focus on What's on Show at IAFP Plus Latest Products for Food Safety

Latest Products for Food Safety
Assay ValidationBeer Spoilage OrganismsCampylobacter
19 Oct 2020
This special focus on the IAFP 2020 virtual exhibition brings you insights from companies exhibiting plus other newly introduced innovative products for improving the food microbiology lab workflow and costs.

One Stop Shop for Quick, Reliable Endotoxin and Beta-Glucan Testing

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Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)EndotoxinLimulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL)
19 Oct 2020
The PYROSTAR® range, which provides 3 highly sensitive assays; Gel Clot Assay (GCA), Kinetic Turbidimetric Assay (KTA) and Kinetic Colorimetric Assay (KCA), for use with the ET-7000 toxinometer is now available in the UK from Alpha Laboratories Ltd.
 

FDA Authorizes Point-of-Care Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19 & Influenza A/B

anitgen test for influenza and covid 19 for Quidel sofia instrument
InfluenzaLateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
16 Oct 2020
US FDA has authorized a three-way rapid antigen test that can simultaneously detect SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A & B in 15 minutes. Quidel's Sofia® 2 Flu + SARS Antigen FIA claims high diagnostic accuracy in patients within the first 5 days of the onset of symptoms.

How to Reduce Plastic Waste in a Microbiology Laboratory

making microbiology green
Greener Labs
16 Oct 2020
How replace and reuse practices in one lab resulted in 1670 tubes and 1300 loops being saved during a four-week period, a 43-kilogram reduction in waste. With £400 cost savings in plastic tubes, inoculation loops and cuvettes.

Join Bio-Rad on our Virtual Booth at IAFP

BioRad food safety solutions will be showcased at IAFP 2020
Chromogenic MediaCronobacter sakazakiiDroplet Digital PCR
15 Oct 2020
Learn more about Bio-Rad's food safety solutions at IAFP – Click and come to say hello, we will introduce you to our new products.

Short Talk: MAS-100 NT | Validation of the HEPA Filter

viable air samplers in high-grade cleanrooms
Air SamplingCleanroomMicrobial Air Sampler
15 Oct 2020
In this webinar, expert Dr Anne-Grit Klees covers the essential points of air sampling units for use in your high-grade cleanrooms, along with requirements for prevention of cross-contamination.

Short Webinar: Key Challenges When Selecting Media for Media Fill Tests

media fill tests or aseptic process simulations tutorial
BSE/TSEMedia Fill TestingMycoplasma
15 Oct 2020
This short tutorial guides you through the requirements for aseptic manufacturers when selecting media for media fill tests or aseptic process simulations. Also included are examples of products for aseptic process simulations.

New QuickGene Range for DNA & RNA Extraction - Now with Automated Option

DNA RNA Extraction kit
Centrifuges
14 Oct 2020
Improve workflow and remove the danger of unbalanced centrifuges and the hassle of overbooked machines with QuickGene semi- and fully-automated DNA & RNA extraction instruments. Perfect for PCR Testing or other downstream applications. 

Digital Inventory Management & QC for Microbiology Labs

automated reading of clinical microbiology tests
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Antimicrobial Susceptibility TestingColony Counters
14 Oct 2020
BIOMIC V3 is an open system utilizing digital imaging to automate the reading and CLSI/EUCAST interpretation of clinical microbiology tests and QC from various manufacturers. BIOMIC V3 provides a digital record of test results and high-resolution images.

CHROMagar™ Candida Plus, First Chromogenic Medium for C. auris

chromogenic media for candida auris from chromagar
CandidaCandida albicansCandida auris
14 Oct 2020
CHROMagar™ Candida Plus is a unique medium to differentiate C. auris from other Candida spp. - with 100 % specificity and sensitivity for C. auris strains, it is the perfect tool for investigation of outbreaks. Plus, win an iPad!

Short Webinar: The New EN 17141 and its Implications for Culture-Based Active Air Sampling

EN 17141 and ISO 14698 standard for biocontamination control webinar
EN 17141 - Biocontamination controlISO 14698 - Biocontamination controlMicrobial Air Sampler
14 Oct 2020
This short webinar highlights the implications of the new standard EN 17141 for active air sampling as well as the selection and validation of culture-based active air sampling devices. Furthermore, there is a focus on efficiency tests and the effects from the new standard. 

Simplify Growth Promotion Testing with Microbiologics’ EZ-Accu Shot™

Microbiologics EZ Accu Shot is ideal for Growth Promotion Testing
Reference MaterialChallenge TestingGrowth Promotion Testing
13 Oct 2020
EZ-Accu Shot™ is the simplest way to meet USP/Ph. Eur./JP requirements for Growth Promotion Testing. Ready to use without dilutions, EZ-Accu Shot™ delivers 10-100 CFU per 0.1 ml for unmatched reliability and convenience.
 

What's on Show at PDA Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2020

Microbial QC Solutions from Charles River
Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)EndotoxinGrowth Promotion Testing
13 Oct 2020
Browse this rapidmicrobiology special focus bringing you the latest updates from the trade exhibition at the PDA Microbiology virtual conference. There's still time to register to attend this and the rapid microbiological methods workshop.

QC Lab Optimization Master Series Whitepaper Available for Download

down whitepaper QC lab optimization
AutomationBioburdenEnvironmental Monitoring
13 Oct 2020
In this whitepaper, author David Jones, Ph.D. explains how pharmaceutical manufacturers can create future-ready labs that use technology to overcome myriad challenges and why embracing innovation is imperative for organizations that want to remain competitive in the 21st century.

"Error-proofing" and "Future-proofing": Updating the BET

Automation of the BET method improves precision and accuracy
AutomationBacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)recombinant Factor C (rFC)
12 Oct 2020
Combining both recombinant Factor C and Robotics error-proofs and future-proofs BET assay execution in your laboratory, and helps comply with the “3 R” principles (replacement, reduction, refinement of animal use). 

USDA to Evaluate Rapid Identification Platform for Food Supply Chain

mulitplex microarray for food testing
E. coliListeria monocytogenesSalmonella
12 Oct 2020
The US Department of Agriculture's research service will evaluate PathogenDx's rapid foodborne pathogen testing platform to identify sources of contamination in the supply chain. The test uses swabs for contact surfaces and can deliver results in 6 hours. 

Smart COVID-19 Pool-Testing Software Gets Boost by Microsoft and XPRIZE

covid-19 pool testing software
Pool-Testing SoftwareSARS-CoV-2
09 Oct 2020
A currently available pool-testing software for COVID-19 testing labs can increase testing capacity x 30, using existing resources. The LOMT, from Jetware can be used with LIS/LIMS software and is available through Microsoft and Amazon web services.

MBV Introduces MAS-100 Regulus Digital Anemometer for Calibration of MAS-100 Microbial Air Samplers

Digital calibration MAS-100 air samplers
Air Sampler CalibrationAir SamplingMicrobial Air Sampler
08 Oct 2020
MBV AG has launched the MAS-100 Regulus® digital anemometer for compliant calibration and adjustment of the air flow of MAS-100 microbial air samplers.

AOAC PTM Validation Studies at IAFP 2020

AOAC PTM validation studies presented at IAFP 2020
AOAC PTMAssay ValidationAutomation
08 Oct 2020
This article provides a short overview of two validation studies and their main conclusions, which will be presented at the IAFP’s virtual 2020 meeting. 

Point-of-Care CE-Marked COVID-19 Antigen Test Gives Results in 15 Minutes

ce marked covid 19 antigen test kit to detect sars cov 2
Lateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
07 Oct 2020
BD has obtained CE-marking for its 15-minute COVID-19 antigen test. The test is designed for use on its Veritor™ Plus System; a point-of-care platform, slightly larger than a mobile phone, that also facilitates testing for other respiratory viruses, i.e. Influenza & RSV. 

High-quality Solutions for High-quality Beverages

microbial QC beer wine soft drinks bottled water spirits
BrettanomycesLactic Acid BacteriaLactobacillus brevis
06 Oct 2020
With several decades of experience in the food and beverage market, Sartorius has developed a range of specific products, addressing the clarification, filtration and microbiological control steps along the differing beverage industry process chains.

Campus COVID-19 Testing is Rolled Out for Colleges and Universities

college testing for covid 19
LAMP/Isothermal AmplificationSARS-CoV-2
06 Oct 2020
An FDA authorized RT-LAMP test kit that detects SARS-CoV-2 in 30 minutes is currently in use at campuses across the US. The kit was developed by Detectachem, a supplier of threat detection technologies to security agencies in the US. 

New Saliva-Test for COVID-19 Diagnosis is Now FDA-Authorized

COVID-19 saliva test is fda eua
SARS-CoV-2
06 Oct 2020
Quadrant Biosciences' Clarifi COVID-19 diagnostic, which detects SARS-CoV-2 in patient's saliva has obtained FDA-EUA. The salvia collection device contains an RNA stabilizing solution to prevent mucus & saliva enzyme degradation before analysis. 

FDA Authorizes Four-In-One-Test for Respiratory Virus Season 

rapid test kit for sars cov 2 flu and rsv
InfluenzaSARS-CoV-2
06 Oct 2020
The US FDA has authorized Cepheid's Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV kit. The kit can detect all of these respiratory viruses in approximately 36 minutes from one patient sample. CE-IVD availability is expected in November. 

Now Available on Demand: Webinar: Solutions for Dairy Antibiotics from Your Trusted Testing Partner

Test milk for antibiotics
Antibiotic ResidueDairy
05 Oct 2020
Antibiotics used in cattle can pass through the milk, therefore it is important to ensure milk complies with regulatory levels. Watch our free webinar to learn more about our dairy antibiotic testing solutions and how NEOGEN can support you. Sign-up and watch now!

WHO Choose Two Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests for Low-to-Medium Income Countries

Rapid antigen tests
Lateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
05 Oct 2020
One hundred & twenty million rapid antigen tests from Abbott and SD Biosensor are to be deployed to low-to-medium income countries as part of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator programme. The cost of each unit is just $5. 

ANSM Acknowledge NGS Firm for Quality Control of Biologics

ANSM authorize pharmaceutical establishment status to pathoquest
Microbial controlNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)Viral Safety Testing
05 Oct 2020
Pathoquest has obtained the administrative authorization of Pharmaceutical Establishment from the French Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament (ANSM) for its biological drug testing activities by NGS and is the first company in French to do so. 

New Animal-Free Monocyte Activation Test for In Vitro Pyrogen Testing

Lonza animal free monocyte activation test MAT Pyrocell used for in vitro pyrogen testing
Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)EndotoxinPyrogen
05 Oct 2020
Lonza has released PyroCell™ MAT System, a new Monocyte Activation Test for in vitro pyrogen testing in US and European markets. The test does not use experimental animals and is comprised of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells. 

DSM Buys Erber Group’s Biomin and Romer Labs.

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Mycotoxins
05 Oct 2020
Biomin and Romer Labs sold to DSM for €980 million.

Rapid Microbial Quality Control of "Exotic" Products

confirm the presence or absence of microbial ATP with Promicol bioluminescence
ATP Testing
05 Oct 2020
Even challenging food products such as tomato puree can be tested, using Promicol's ATP bioluminescence, for the presence or absence of microbial ATP.

Transport Media Demonstrates its Safety by Total Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2

Transport media primestore MTM inactivates SARS Cov 2
SARS-CoV-2Specimen Transport
02 Oct 2020
In a recent study carried out by Public Health England (PHE) to evaluate the efficacy of 23 transport medium reagents used to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 during sample collection and transport, the PrimeStore® MTM was the only one with total inactivation. 

Rapid Screening for Pluralibacter gergoviae Using the RiboFlow P/En® Test Kit

rapid screening for pluralibacter gergoviae with riboflow P En lateral flow test
E. coliLateral Flow AssaysPluralibacter gergovie
01 Oct 2020
SY-Lab has developed a new RiboFLow® test for the detection of Pluralibacter gergovie in cosmetics and personal care products. The RiboFlow® -P/EN enables the combined detection of this newly specified microbe, P. aeruginosa and E. coli. 

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