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    A fluorescent test system has been developed that finds specific pathogens by tracking their spoor.
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    The potential for food contamination, economic adulteration, and other related food safety issues are leading to an increased awareness of the important role that food testing laboratories play in ensuring the safety and quality of our food supply. The requirements for sophisticated instruments and well-trained, experienced analysts in food safety laboratories are essential factors in making certain that food is safe from chemical contamination.
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  • Faster food-borne bacteria identification
    A technique has been developed that could help scientists quickly diagnose the bacteria believed to be the most common cause of foodborne gastroenteritis in westernised countries
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  • PRO-Clean rapid hygiene swab
    The PRO-Clean hygiene swab enables users to accurately monitor the cleanliness of food equipment surfaces to ensure food safety and product quality. The swab quickly detects protein residues left on a surface after cleaning.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific eScan inline process analyser
    Thermo Fisher Scientific’s eScan inline process analyser is available through JL Lennard. It is suitable for bulk measurement of most products processed inside a pipeline or chute.
  • Adam Equipment PW analytical balance
    Adam Equipment has available the PW analytical balance that measure to 0.1 mg.
  • DriveTest FM100 electronic pinch door force tester
    The FM100 pinch door force tester from DriveTest, available in Australia through SI Instruments, is an electronic pinch force measuring system for power-driven doors and gates.
  • Mettler Toledo SevenCompact range of pH and conductivity meters
    Mettler Toledo’s Seven pH series now includes a compact line of meters - the SevenCompact range for pH and conductivity measurement. The SevenCompact series combines precise electrochemical measurement with flexibility and ease of use.
  • Arrow Scientific Aerobic Procedure for Lactic Acid Bacteria
    Developed in collaboration with 3M and Kraft Foods, Arrow Scientific has available the Aerobic Procedure for Lactic Acid Bacteria test.
  • SDIX RapidChek Listeria FAST environmental test system
    The SDIX RapidChek Listeria FAST (Fast Accurate Sensitive Technology) environmental test system can be used for the detection of Listeria species on environmental surfaces and is suitable for use by the ready-to-eat meal sector.
  • Adixen Lyotrack online moisture measurement system for freeze dryers
    Adixen’s Lyotrack, an online moisture measurement system for freeze dryers, is designed to monitor the water vapour concentration under vacuum conditions inside a freeze dryer.
  • Sensorex pHASE pH electrodes
    Sensorex pHASE pH electrodes provide accurate and stable pH measurements in dynamic process environments under wide-ranging variable temperature conditions.
  • Julabo Presto A30, A40 and W40 temperature control systems
    The Julabo range of Presto temperature control systems includes the air-cooled A30 and A40 and the water-cooled W40. The units have been specifically designed for highly precise, temperature control applications as well as rapid temperature changes, making them suitable for reactor vessels, material stress tests or temperature simulations.
  • Atago PAL-Alpha pocket refractometer
    Atago’s PAL-Alpha refractometer is suitable for almost any food sample and has a Brix measurement range of 0.0 to 85%. Measurement values are displayed within 3 s.
  • Atago RX-5000i automatic digital refractometer
    The Atago RX-5000i is an automatic digital refractometer for the measurement of refractive index, Brix and various liquid concentrations. The RX-5000i has a measurement accuracy level of Brix ±0.03% and refractive index ±0.00004, and offers the additional convenience of touch-screen navigation and USB port. There are also four levels of access control, the ability to add user-defined scales and the ability to recall the last 500 measurements.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Antaris II Fourier-Transform Near-Infrared (FT-NIR) analyser-based food and feed analysis systems
    Thermo Fisher Scientific has released two complete solutions featuring the Antaris II Fourier-Transform Near-Infrared (FT-NIR) analyser, for feed and ingredient analysis in agriculture and flour and milling analysis in the food processing industry. The ready-for-plant packages are both precalibrated and can rapidly analyse multiple components simultaneously without consumables, chemicals or disposal costs.
  • Qiagen mericon food testing portfolio
    Qiagen’s mericon portfolio, which encompasses products for the detection of a broad range of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pathogens and ingredients from animals or plants, has been expanded with another 11 kits.
  • Key Diagnostics Aller-Snap low-level protein swab
    Aller-Snap is a quick and easy way to accurately monitor the cleanliness of surfaces to help ensure product quality.
  • Velp Scientifica NDA 701 Dumas nitrogen analyser
    The Velp Scientifica NDA 701 Dumas nitrogen analyser is a simple-to-use, rapid and cost-effective instrument designed to measure protein in food, grains, animal feeds and soil.
  • Stuart Scientific Equipment antimicrobial equipment range
    The Stuart range of benchtop science equipment comprises more than 100 products including block heaters, colony counters, hotplates, stirrers, rockers and shakers, rotary evaporators and water baths. Other equipment includes melting point apparatus and water stills, with the Aquatron and Merit ranges.
  • Mecmesin FTA 2.5 Xt Food Texture Analyser
    The Mecmesin FTA 2.5 Xt Food Texture Analyser is based on the Mecmesin MultiTest 2.5 Xt, a 2.5 kN test centre for tension and compression.
  • Merck Millipore TOS-MUP medium for bifidobacteria enumeration in milk
    TOS-MUP medium is suitable for the enumeration of bifidobacteria in milk products.
  • Merck Millipore Duopath Verotoxin test for EHEC in food
    Infection by the EHEC (enterohaemorrhagic ) E. coli pathogen is thought to be spread primarily through the consumption of contaminated food.
  • Arrow Scientific FeedChek test for detecting MBM in cattle feed
    The FeedChek test is designed to detect MBM in cattle feed to assist users to comply with regulations to prevent the spread of mad cow disease.
  • Quantab Chloride strips for salt content determination
    Quantab salt is a simple method for measuring salt in food using reagent plastic strips. Only basic equipment and training is required.
  • Cell Biosciences Soleris optical system
    Real-time microbiology with the Soleris optical system delivers quality data and helps eliminate the time-consuming microbial bottleneck. The system allows screening of raw materials or environments for early detection of contamination or positive release of product.
  • Neogen food allergen test kits and accessories
    Neogen has appointed BioSys Australia as sole Australian distributor of the company’s entire range of food allergen test kits and accessories.
  • Merck Millipore Duopath Verotoxin and Singlepath E. coli O157 tests
    The recent outbreak of an EHEC (enterohaemorrhagic ) E. coli pathogen in Germany and other regions has infected hundreds of people. The infection is thought to be spread primarily through the consumption of contaminated food.
  • Neogen microbiology product range
    Cell Biosciences has been appointed as the Australian distributor for Neogen’s range of microbiology products which includes assays for food pathogens, coliforms, generic E. coli, lactics, total plate counts, yeast and mould and the Acumedia brand of dehydrated culture media.
  • Adam Equipment Core compact balances
    Adam Equipment’s durable and compact Core balances come in seven models and are designed for easy storage. The battery and AC power supply also make them portable and useful for fieldwork.
  • PBI-Dansensor inline gas analysers
    Modified atmosphere packaging, MAP, is a key method to maintain the quality and improve the shelf life of processed and fresh meat products. Ensuring that the correct gas mixture is in the packaging is a crucial requirement of the process, so the mixture must be monitored in a reliable and efficient way.
  • Carl Zeiss AxioCam ERc 5s 5 megapixel CMOS camera
    The Carl Zeiss AxioCam ERc 5s 5 megapixel CMOS camera can be used as a full-fledged microscope camera for education and routine requirements or as a video device for observation with a fast and high-quality live image.
  • Thermo Scientific TraceFinder 1.1 software
    Thermo Scientific’s TraceFinder 1.1 software is suitable for use in food safety and environmental testing laboratories performing routine, high-throughput quantitation by LC-MS. The software retains all of the capabilities of its predecessor and has been expanded to include complete integration with the Thermo Scientific Transcend system. It is also compatible with all Thermo Scientific quantitative mass spectrometry platforms, including the Thermo Scientific Exactive and LTQ family of systems.
  • 3M Quick Swab
    The Quick Swab is an all-in-one swab for consistent surface sampling. The swab can be used wet or dry to sample surfaces and quickly deliver 1.0 mL of sample onto a 3M Petrifilm plate.
  • Multiscan Series 3000 Food Analyser
    The Multiscan Series 3000 Food Analyser offers rapid analysis of food and food ingredients based on a diode array near infrared transmission spectrometer. The Series 3000 uses a rotating dish to collect scans from a sample of food by passing NIR light through the sample.
  • Sherwood Scientific Model 501 programmable fluid bed dryer
    Sherwood Scientific’s Model 501 programmable fluid bed dryer provides a convenient laboratory-scale method of rapid moisture reduction/removal at relatively low temperature. Multiple configurations and microprocessor control ensure complete flexibility for a wide range of applications.
  • Buchi NIRMaster FT-NIR spectrometer
    The Buchi NIRMaster FT-NIR spectrometer provides rapid chemical analysis of standard parameters such as fat, protein, moisture, etc but also more difficult analyses that older instruments cannot measure. Many ready-to-use calibrations for the food and feed industry are preinstalled.
  • AES Chemunex Fluroassure flow cytometry technology
    AES Chemunex Fluroassure flow cytometry technology can be used to detect bacteria, yeast and mould allowing manufacturers to release products earlier with confidence.
  • Mecmesin Coefficient Of Friction (COF) tester
    The Mecmesin Coefficient Of Friction (COF) tester can be used to help packaging manufacturers and users improve production methods and reduce wastage by assessing the ‘slip’ properties of plastic film, paper and packaging products.
  • Carl Zeiss Axio Lab.A1 microscope
    The Axio Lab.A1 microscope has been developed for microbiology laboratories. It has been ergonomically designed for daily use with all of the main operating elements covered in soft-touch materials and conveniently positioned within reach of users’ fingers.
  • Lloyd TA Plus Texture Analyser and Nexigen Plus texture analysis software
    Texture analysis can highlight quality improvement opportunities throughout the supply chain and in the production process. At the R&D stage, new ingredients can be compared with existing ingredients. In production, texture is used for the measurement and control of temperature, humidity and cooking time.
  • Rudolph Research Analytical J Series refractometers
    Rudolph Research Analytical manufactures high-precision refractometers for research and QC applications. The J Series product line includes standard and wide range refractometers. Electronic temperature control is standard on all of the company’s refractometers, eliminating the need for waterbaths - resulting in cost savings and avoidance of possible contamination.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific metabolomics strategies using GC-MS/MS method
    Thermo Fisher Scientific has released a method for the detection and absolute quantification of metabolites based on the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS in multiple reaction mode (MRM).
  • 3M Petrifilm Aqua Plates
    3M Food Safety has launched the Petrifilm Aqua Plates which have been designed for testing bottled water in beverage and food processing plants.
  • Arrow Scientific Dicromat salt analyser
    The Dicromat salt analyser provides food processors with a rapid method to monitor levels of salt in food product having salt included as a preservative or as a flavouring.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific facilitates pesticide detection
    Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a faster screening method for pesticides, enabling labs to simultaneously screen and confirm the presence of more than 1000 pesticides, at low levels, using a single injection.
  • Charm Sciences food safety test kit range
    Merck now distributes the Charm Sciences range of food safety, water quality and environmental diagnostic tests.
  • Romer Labs food allergen test kits
    Food allergies and intolerances affect a significant proportion of the population. As a result, food manufacturers are required to declare the presence of the major food allergens in their product such as peanuts, gluten and soy. Also, manufacturers are increasingly creating new products that specifically do not contain certain ingredients; for example, there has been an explosion of gluten-free products coming onto the market in recent years. The presence of undeclared allergens in food products is not only a potential danger to the consumer but also a leading cause of food recalls, which are costly in terms of both dollars and brand image.
  • 3M Petrifilm compact, sample-ready bacteria testing plates
    The Petrifilm compact, sample-ready bacteria testing plates allow food processors to easily and efficiently do their own on-site microbial testing.
  • Vibration Systems & Solutions EziPack 4 vibrating feeder
    Vibration Systems & Solutions has released a smaller version EziPack vibrating feeder - the EziPack 4 - which features a 4 L hopper and reduced tray size.
  • Kistler maXYmo BL Type 5867A XY monitor
    The Kistler maXYmo BL Type 5867A is an XY monitor for process monitoring and product testing. The compact monitor features practical functions, a sophisticated menu concept, a bright 3.5″ colour touch-screen display and numerous interfaces.
  • Dionex Application Note 266: Determination of Sialic Acids
    Dionex has released a method for simple determination of sialic acids that are present in infant formula in the pmol range. Application Note 266: Determination of Sialic Acids Using UHPLC with Fluorescence Detection demonstrates that N-acetylated sialic acids can be determined and O-acetylated sialic acids can be identified in infant formula samples using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection following acid hydrolysis and 1,2-diamino-4,5-methylenedioxybenzene dihydrochloride (DMB) derivatisation. By using a water:acetonitrile gradient, high resolution of the sialic acids can be obtained in a 20 min analysis time, compared to the common 40 min isocratic method. The described assay uses a short-format Acclaim RSLC 120 C18 column that allows fast run times. The lower flow rate and shorter run time requires less acetonitrile than other published methods. The sensitivity of the Dionex FLD-3400RS fluorescence detector easily allows determination of sialic acids in the infant formula that are present in the pmol range. The sensitivity provides for simple determination of Neu5Ac, Neu5Gc, and O-acetylated sialic acids in the derivatised samples.
  • Onergy endoCube
    Onergy endoCube provides a way to overcome a common difficulty in recording ’actual’ product temperature in refrigerated environment displays.
  • Testo 876 and 882 thermal imagers
    Testo has introduced the 876 and 882 thermal imagers to the market.
  • Swabbing Techniques for Sampling the Environment and Equipment training program
    The Swabbing Techniques for Sampling the Environment and Equipment technician training program can assist technicians adhere to scientifically proven techniques, ensure the integrity of samples and generate consistent microbiological data.
  • NAMSA Self-Contained Biological Indicators, Spore Strips and Discs
    NAMSA offers a full range of biological indicators including Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) and Spore Strips and Discs.
  • Oxoid Brilliance Staph 24 Agar
    Brilliance Staph 24 Agar is a selective and diagnostic chromogenic medium for the isolation and enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (CPS) in foods, within 24 hours.
  • Oxoid Brilliance CampyCount Agar
    Oxoid Brilliance CampyCount Agar is a highly selective, easy-to-read chromogenic medium specifically designed for the identification and enumeration of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in poultry and related samples.
  • Endress+Hauser Deltapilot FMB 70 hydrostatic level pressure transmitter
    The Deltapilot FMB 70 hydrostatic level pressure transmitter has been developed for food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical applications. Its watertight Contite pressure measuring cell and 316L stainless steel housing with polycarbonate sight glass withstand harsh washdown environments in the food industry.
  • Arrow Scientific GreenLight food safety tests range
    The GreenLight range of food safety tests provide easy, same-day detection and enumeration of bacteria in food samples by measuring bacterial oxygen consumption (bacterial respiration) and equating oxygen consumption to microbial load.
  • Pulsar Guard 2010 non-invasive process monitoring sensor
    The Pulsar Guard 2010 sensor detects structure-borne acoustic signals caused by the movement of material. This movement causes impacts and frictional contact with a containing face, eg, the inside of a pipe. The sensor is fastened to the outside of the structure and its high frequency detection picks up these signals, which are often undetectable to the human ear. The high-frequency detection allows use in environments where there is a high degree of machinery noise or process noise, without interference. The sensor’s non-invasive nature allows easy fit to most pipes, chutes or feed mechanisms without stopping the process.
  • Jeffress Engineering BevScan wine analyser
    BevScan is a device that can be used to analyse and classify wines without opening the bottle or disturbing the contents in any way.
  • Dionex CarboPac SA10 carbohydrate analysis column
    The CarboPac SA10 column has been specifically designed for the fast, high-resolution analysis of food and beverage carbohydrates. The column is composed of a macroporous substrate coated with a strong anion-exchange layer of latex nano beads which provide high capacity and rapid high-resolution separations.
  • Hach No Glass pH system
    The Hach H series rugged portable meter systems provide a large LCD with LED backlight and measurement of pH (ISFET or glass), mV, temperature, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity and oxidation reduction potential (ORP).
  • Koehler Automated Colorimeter
    The Koehler Automated Colorimeter is a microprocessor-controlled spectrophotometer with a wavelength range from 380 to 720 nm for colour measurement or 320 nm up to 1100 nm for routine analysis. It can carry out an exact colorimetric evaluation in conformity with several ISO/ASTM standards with just a single measurement and display the result in terms of traditional colour systems such as Iodine, Hazen/APHA or Gardner colour numbers as well as in modern CIE-L*a*b* colour values.
  • Mecmesin Advanced Force Gauge
    The Mecmesin Advanced Force Gauge (AFG) is a versatile and fully featured digital force gauge that has been specifically designed to measure force in tension and compression (push or pull) with optimum precision and performance.
  • Arrow Scientific Rapid One Step Assay (ROSA)
    The Rapid One Step Assay (ROSA) platform provides speedy, simple and sensitive dairy testing.
  • CRIUS Solisense turbidity meter
    The CRIUS Solisense turbidity meter ranges from 0.02 NTU (FTU) to 8% solids and is claimed to be unique in its ability to measure from NTU to percent solids in one sensor. It is suitable for potable water monitoring, filter monitoring, mixed liquor suspended solids monitoring, sludge monitoring centrate monitoring, filtrate monitoring and other applications where a traditional turbidity meter or suspended solids analyser would be used.
  • Mecmesin Emperor software
    Mecmesin Emperor software for tension and compression testing has been designed for use in quality control laboratories where the mechanical properties of manufactured products need to be assessed on a routine basis.
  • Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 atomic absorption spectrometer
    The iCE 3500 atomic absorption spectrometer allows simple analysis of cadmium in chocolate, while SOLAAR software enables easy method development.
  • Dionex Application Note 231: Determination of Melamine in Milk
    Dionex Application Note 231: Determination of Melamine in Milk by Ion Chromatography with UV Detection describes a method that uses the IonPac CS17 column and UV detection to determine the amount of melamine in samples of milk, powdered milk and a milk-containing candy.
  • Corona Giken STtuve III bacterial contamination test
    Corona Giken has released the STtuve III, a simple and reliable method for the in-house testing of surfaces for the presence of bacterial contamination. Designed as a fully self-contained system, each test contains a sterile sampling swab, selective bacterial culture media and a sanitising solution.
  • Waco can quality testing equipment
    The range of Waco can quality testing equipment includes video seam monitors, can seam thickness gauges, score groove for pop-up openers, countersink depth, flange width, can strippers, enamel raters and the Accuseam 2000 computerised double seam control system for food or beverage cans.
  • NIR Technology Cropscan 2000B near infrared transmission analyser
    The Cropscan 2000B near infrared transmission analyser is suitable for use by grain processors, flour millers, stock feed manufacturers, oil seed crushers, meal manufacturers and biofuel producers.
  • IDM Instruments F0022 Flexseal leak detection system
    The IDM Instruments F0022 Flexseal advanced leak detection system, designed in conjunction with Amcor Research and Technology, can be used for monitoring the seal performance of flexible and semi-rigid packages.
  • Mettler Toledo FiveGo dissolved oxygen meter
    The FiveGo dissolved oxygen can be used to simplify measuring of dissolved oxygen and is suitable for numerous food and beverage applications as well as for use in other industry segments.
  • Anton Paar L-Dens 323 density meter
    The Anton Paar L-Dens 323 density meter for the food industry is available with wetted parts made of Hastelloy. The meter is suitable for the continuous monitoring of the density or concentration of liquids when an accuracy of 1x10-3 g/cm3 is required for the density results.
  • BioControl Systems Lightning MVP cleaning verification
    Portable ATP bioluminescent-based tests are very common in many food processing plants, and the test is now a widely recognised method for rapid hygiene testing. However, not all ATP systems are the same, and some may provide false and variable results. Potential sources of variability include the luminometer, temperature, sanitiser residues, storage condition of the swabs and operator technique.
  • On Site Generating Solutions QC measurement method
    Production quality and uniformity in food processing and its subsequent packaging is closely related to good quality control during the manufacturing process. Good process control and monitoring is critical. This is true for production of both the food product itself, the packaging and, of course, for putting the former inside the latter efficiently.
  • BCI Testequip VCC 1010 vacuum chamber
    The VCC 1010 vacuum chamber from BCI Testequip provides a non-destructive leak detection system for packaging, both rigid and flexible. A fully sealed package, with or without modified atmosphere, preserves the durable quality of products and guarantees security.
  • MicroBioLogics lyophilised reference stock cultures
    MicroBioLogics produces lyophilised reference stock cultures and enumerated microorganism preparations for quality control laboratories. Ready-to-use reference stock cultures can alleviate labour-intensive processes of preparing, storing and maintaining in-house cultures. Each lyophilised microorganism is no more than four passages from the reference culture and is authentic and traceable. Choose from more than 750 microorganism strains derived from well-known culture collections from around the world.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific isotope ratio mass spectrometry solution
    Thermo Fisher Scientific has released an easy-to-use isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) solution for the authentication of food and beverages.
  • Mettler Toledo automated titration system
    Mettler Toledo has provided a system which fulfils the requirements of performing reliable titration of numerous liquid samples on a daily basis with no weighing involved.
  • Macherey-Nagel PF-12 wastewater analysis photometer
    Macherey-Nagel has released the PF-12 photometer - a lower-priced alternative to the more technically advanced 500 D, already used in many laboratories worldwide.
  • IDM Instruments crease bend tester
    IDM Instruments has released a crease bend tester for cardboard and corrugated cardboard. It is used mainly to monitor scoring equipment to ensure box performance, by measuring the bending resistance of creased board at the time of folding at the crease. The maximum force required to bend the sample board is displayed on the digital display.
  • Arrow Scientific GlutenTox tests
    GlutenTox is claimed to offer the latest generation of tests for gluten, harmful to coeliac disease sufferers.
  • IDM Instruments box compression tester
    The box compression tester is a floor-mounted machine designed to evaluate packages and material under compressive loads. It can be used for box compression, stack testing and multi-box compression.
  • Graintec AquaMax KF moisture meter for titration analysis
    The AquaMax KF moisture meter for titration analysis is compact and can be easily positioned on a laboratory bench. It features an in-built battery for those who require in-field measurement.
  • Mecmesin 1 and 2.5 kN capacity MultiTest-d test system
    Mecmesin’s MultiTest-d test system, available in 1 and 2.5 kN capacities, works in conjunction with a Mecmesin digital force gauge and forms a suitable entry-level motorised test system for users’ evaluation of the quality control parameters of their products in tension and compression.
  • AES Chemunex Smasher Blender for microbiological testing
    The Smasher Blender from AES Chemunex provides a quiet, efficient, easy-to-clean, easy-to-use blending instrument for food microbiological testing.
  • Arrow Scientific microbiology testing supplies
    Arrow Scientific has a range of products for microbiological quality control in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and water testing industries suitable for culturing bacterial colonies in a lab, performing surface testing of processing equipment, or sampling air in a factory.
  • Electronic Sensor Technology 4500 zNose gas chromatograph
    The 4500 zNose portable gas chromatograph, from Electronic Sensor Technology (EST), is a mobile, small footprint analyser that can detect and analyse accurately organic, biological and chemical compounds in real time.
  • Metrohm 743 Rancimat
    The Metrohm 743 Rancimat measures the oxidative stability of cooking oil by accelerating the rate of oxidation until the sample becomes rancid. It can be used to monitor and predict the lifetime of process frying oils.
  • Idaho Technology Rapid LT real-time PCR
    The Rapid LT is a real-time PCR instrument capable of analysing samples for the presence of targeted nucleic acid sequences.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific online LC/MS food safety resource
    Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced an online LC/MS information resource for environmental and food safety professionals.
  • Technical and Scientific Equipment EZ50 materials testing machine
    Technical and Scientific Equipment has released the EZ50 twin-column, bench-mounted materials testing machine, suitable for testing applications up to 50 kN. The standard EZ50 features a twin-column design with a crosshead travel range of 855 mm.
  • Food packaging headspace gas analyser
    Oxybaby 6.0, an O2/CO2 food packaging headspace gas analyser, is the latest release from Witt for completely portable sample analysis of food packages.
  • Inline seal testing system
    Mercer InMotion has released the IntegriSeal inline seal testing system.
  • In-line seal testing system
    Mercer InMotion has released IntegriSeal, an in-line seal testing system that eliminates the risk of leaks and contamination by measuring air volume in each package.
  • Manual force test stand
    The Mark-10 TSB100 Manual Test Stand is suitable for quick and precise force measurement. The TSB100 replaces the previous TSB test stand and offers several enhancements, including a more rugged column and a larger baseplate.
  • Biosensor for water, wine and food
    CleanFutures AquaSens has secured funding to finalise prototypes and complete testing of a biosensor technology that is set to revolutionise the testing of water, wine and food throughout the world.
  • Identifying marijuana in baked goods
    Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced a method for identifying marijuana cannabinoids in baked goods that is faster, easier-to-use and requires less sample preparation. Using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry detection (UHPLC/MS), the application is detailed in the application note ‘Identification of Cannabinoids in Baked Goods by UHPLC/MS’, which is available to download via the ‘Learn more about Accela’ link at www.thermo.com/accela.
  • Package integrity tester
    The Technical and Scientific Equipment (TSE) TSE6086 Package Integrity Tester from Sealtick has been designed and developed to enable the testing of seals in food and pharmaceutical packages. It ensures the seals have been made completely, allowing the manufacturer to be confident about shelf life and the integrity of the product, while offering a system of quality traceability.
  • Automatic pressure controller
    The Beamex POC6 is an accurate and user-friendly automatic pressure output controller, providing regulated output from vacuum to 70 bar (1015 psi). The POC6 can be delivered as panel mounted to Beamex MCS100 Workstation or as a portable desktop version. The POC6 can be used as a stand-alone pressure controller or as integrated to the Beamex calibration system.
  • Gluten testing
    The Brabender Glutograph-E can be used for testing the rheological quality of wheat gluten. Gluten quality refers to the stretching and elastic properties of washed, wet gluten and of dry vital gluten when mixed with water to a dough consistency.
  • AOAC-RI validated E. coli O157:H7 test
    Idaho Technology (ITI) has been granted Performance Tested Methods Status by the AOAC Research Institute (Certificate No 100901) for its E. coli O157:H7 test used with the RAPID LT Food Security System (FSS). The assay uses real-time PCR technology to identify the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in raw ground beef and uncooked spinach food samples.
  • Moisture analysers
    With features said to be developed specifically for ease of operation and high performance, the Adam PMB53 and PMB202 moisture analysers are claimed to take the hassle out of moisture analysis for fast and accurate results.
  • Sterile product sampling system
    Sterility control of food product can be monitored using the QMI Tru-Test aseptic sampling system from Arrow Scientific.
  • Food protein analyser
    All proteins in food contain the amino acids arginine, histidine and lysine and CEM’s iTAG technology can bind to the three amino acids.
  • Food allergen test kit
    The Romer Labs AgraQuant Food Allergen ELISA test kit can be used to detect food allergens sensitively in a wide range of processed foods and raw materials. The user-friendly test kits include all ready-to-use reagents.
  • Salmonella detection kit
    Applied Biosystems has announced the certification of its TaqMan Salmonella enterica Detection Kit for the identification of Salmonella in peanut butter through the Emergency Response Validation program of the AOAC Research Institute.
  • Wine quality analysis
    The Foss WineScan analyser uses Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to achieve multiple measurements of grape must, must under fermentation and wine in around 30 s. The timely availability of this information supports decisions such as when to pick grapes, how to control fermentation or when to bottle.
  • Manual handling kits
    SI Instruments has developed a manual handling kit, suitable for testing a variety of job tasks in the workplace to maintain a safe environment for employees.
  • Dissolved CO2 in wine and beverages
    The CarboQC is a portable, robust measuring instrument for the determination of dissolved CO2 in beverages. The analysis is based on the multiple volume expansion method to eliminate the influence of other dissolved gases such as air or nitrogen. The instrument is accurate, simple to operate, requires low sample volumes and provides rapid results.
  • pH measurement
    Testo has a range of HACCP-certified pH instruments: the testo 206 range as well as the testo 205.
  • HACCP-certified temperature measurement
    Testo has a wide range of products which are certified and are effective instruments in meeting HACCP standards.
  • Texture analysis
    Texture analysis is primarily concerned with the evaluation of mechanical characteristics where a material is subjected to a controlled force from which a deformation curve of its response is generated. These mechanical characteristics in food can be further subdivided into primary and secondary sensory characteristics.
  • Aseptic sampling system
    The sterility control of food product can be monitored using the QMI Tru-Test aseptic sampling system.
  • Food pathogen detection
    BioControl Systems has introduced VIP Gold pathogen detection kits. VIP Gold represents the latest achievement in lateral flow technology. It merges advanced particle design and highly specific antibodies in a multi-test format. The result is a simple, easy-to-use system providing rapid and accurate detection of foodborne pathogens.
  • EasyPrep microwave digestion vessel
    CEM has introduced the EasyPrep Vessel for use in the Mars Microwave Reaction System. EasyPrep has no fittings or membranes and is simpler to assemble and use than many other high-pressure/high-temperature vessels.
  • Automatic titrator
    Titrex titrator systems have been designed to suit laboratory needs and to carry out simple, potentiometric titration for a wide range of applications including acid-base, redox, argentometric and complexometric titrations.
  • Vinification multiparameter analyser
    Enotech is a random access analyser for automatic, multiparameter analysis for enzymatic and colorimetrical tests for process control of vinification as well as the quality of the end product. Parameters that can easily be automated include glucose/fructose, malic acid, acetic acid, free and total SO2, copper, amino nitrogen and ammonia nitrogen as well as many more.
  • Rotary evaporator
    The Strike Rotary Evaporator is suitable for laboratory-scale evaporation or larger industrial-scale use.
  • Hyperspectral imaging sensors
    Hyperspectral imaging can be used for applications ranging from process monitoring to moving webs of product across conveyor lines to food safety and quality control where precise colour measurement is critical to the application.
  • Near infrared transmission analyser
    The Series 2000 near infrared transmission analyser is a diode array spectrometer that uses a selection of sample cells to collect near infrared transmission spectra through liquid, suspensions and emulsions, such as lotions and creams. The Series 2000 scans the wavelength range from 720-1100 nm in transmission and transflectance modes. Organic molecules containing O-H, C-H and N-H bonds exhibit strong NIR absorbance bands within this region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
  • Pre-filled microbiological sampling devices
    NRS II Transwab Sampling Devices are suitable for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The range of pre-filled sampling devices features a choice of fill volume and diluent formulation.
  • Capping head load tester
    SI Instruments has released TehloTest, a wireless edition of its Head Load Tester which is used in wineries throughout Australia.
  • Portable cap torque gauge
    The Mark-10 Series MGTC Cap Torque Gauge is a simple solution for basic handheld cap torque testing in packaging applications across the food and beverage industries.
  • Handheld hygro-thermometer
    The GFTH95 digital hygro-thermometer is suitable for fast response measurements of atmospheric humidity and temperature in EDP rooms, storage rooms and production rooms, as well as for checking the performance of air conditioning and cooling plant.
  • Moisture meter
    The DM4A electronic moisture meter can be used to determine the moisture in various materials, including paper, cardboard, wood and building materials.
  • Cooking oil quality measurement
    The electronic testo 265 oil tester is a compact, electronic handheld instrument that is suitable for daily use. The main part of the instrument is a sensor developed by Testo, which can be immersed directly in the hot cooking oil. After approximately 25 to 30 s, the instrument shows the number of polar components directly in the display. The current cooking oil temperature is shown in a second display line. Two limits, which trigger a light-emitting diode whose colours depend on the oil quality, can be set in the instrument making operation easy.
  • Online particle analyser
    The POLA 3000 is a system for online particle analysis that integrates a number of different components into one complete unit. The system is based on an image analysis principle and has a charge coupled device built inside the unit. It also has a computer in the form of a chip inside so that no external PCs are required.
  • Real-time hygiene testing
    The SystemSure Plus rapid hygiene system is a cleaning validation tool that provides an answer in seconds. It is a palm-sized system that is easy to use, with applications in large and small food processors, hospitals, restaurants, supermarkets and other industries where rapid detection of contamination is critical. It allows companies to determine the cleaning efficiency and hygienic status of surfaces and water, ensuring product quality.
  • Online bulk density system
    The Bulk Density System (BDS) provides accurate weighing repeatability for actual bulk weight, and is also capable of controlling essential extruder parameters, moisture sampling, drying retention time as well as bag size volume control.
  • Paperboard sample cutter
    The IDM Instruments Circular Hand Cutter is suitable for fast, precise and repetitious sample cutting of paper, paperboard, textiles and corrugated and solid fibreboard.
  • Thermography camera
    Flir has released its pocket-sized i5 model, full-function thermography camera aimed at the electrical contractor, mechanical and building trades.
  • Sine-wave vibro viscometer
    The Sine-wave Vibro Viscometer, the SV-A Series, can perform viscosity measurements with a sample liquid as small as 2 mL (SV-1A).
  • Chemical residue and microbiological testing
    Symbio Alliance is a ‘one-stop shop’ specialising in the provision of chemical, residue and microbiological testing services to the food, agricultural and environmental industries.
  • Spectrophotometer system
    Merck’s Spectroquant Pharo 100 (vis) and 300 (UV/vis) spectrophotometers can be used to validate preprogrammed Spectroquant test kits, program individual methods and measure concentration, absorbance or percentage transmission.
  • Thermo-hygrometer
    The Protimeter Psyclone is a durable and functional handheld thermo-hygrometer designed to measure relative humidity and temperature in a wide range of environments and applications such as disaster restoration, indoor air quality, HVAC — efficiency monitoring, environmental monitoring.
  • Universal rheometer
    The Thermo Scientific Haake RheoStress 6000 is the latest generation of the series that is focused on standard application in R&D and QC.
  • Immersion probes for colour measurements
    Hellma GmbH has available a wide range of fibre-optic immersion probes for online measurements of fluids, which include whisky, wine, spirits, fruit juices and other beverages/liquids.
  • Real-time quality control using near-infrared
    The Unity Scientific range of SpectraStar NIR analysers are suitable for lab locations and at manufacturing lines and will deliver the user time and cost savings in quality control efforts.
  • Real-time PCR instrument
    The BAX Q7 System from Dupont Qualicon with real-time PCR uses DNA-based technology, as well as state-of-the-art probe-based chemistry, for accuracy and sensitivity.
  • Quality control for food and edible oil
    FoodLab analysers use fast and accurate methods to measure the oxidisation status of edible oils/fats, essential oils and determine the parameters required to establish whether dairy products, edible mashes, eggs, dried fruit, tomatoes etc have been produced and preserved correctly.
  • Measuring volume of products
    The Volscan Profiler from Arrow Scientific is a benchtop, laser-based instrument which allows manufacturers to measure the volume of a product, be it bread to biscuits or fruit.
  • Analyse oxygen in real time and non-destructively
    A new analyser can non-destructively monitor oxygen levels in food packages.
  • Density analyser
    The Micromeritics AccuPyc 1340 Series Pycnometers are versatile, fast, fully automatic analysers that provide high-speed, high-precision volume measurements and density calculations on a wide variety of powders, solids and slurries.
  • Ion selective sensors
    Van London-Phoenix has launched a range of ion selective probes that are easy to use and fit any modern pH/mV meter, ion meter, or online instrumentation.
  • Alcohol analyser
    The Series 1000 alcohol analyser is a near infrared transmission spectrometer designed to measure alcohol in wine, beer and any other clear beverage. The instrument is based on a solid-state diode array optics system that scans from 860 to 1020 nm. Within this spectral region, O-H and C-H bonds absorb NIR energy. The O-H groups measure the water and alcohol in the sample and the C-H compensate for sugars, organic acids and other hydrocarbons in the beverages.
  • Eight-hour Listeria test
    DuPont Qualicon has released a genetic-based test that allows food companies to detect Listeria on environmental surfaces in eight hours.
  • Time-temperature indicators
    Ciba's OnVu time-temperature indicators (TTIs) show at a glance the freshness of perishable goods. The latest generation of OnVu TTIs have been designed for chilled products with shelf lives of up to 20 days.
  • Witt Mapmax leak detection system
    The Witt Mapmax leak detection system that has been developed from the Leak-Master Inline model can be integrated into the production line. In addition to the outer packaging and E2 boxes, the machine can also test individual packaging, for example an entire batch from a thermoform or tray sealing machine and test them one by one for leaks.
  • Ultrapure water system
    Ultra Clear TWF systems from SG Water are equipped with all the necessary components to produce reagent-grade water directly from municipal tap water. The built-in reverse osmosis system has a recovery rate of <30% to conserve water.
  • Digital handheld pocket refractometers
    The PAL range of digital pocket refractometers from Atago combines high performance with convenience. The PAL's compact size and light weight of only 100 g allows users to easily carry it and use it in the laboratory, the factory or out in the field.
  • Benchtop instrument checks samples for consistency
    The Bostwick Consistometer is a small benchtop instrument for accurately checking laboratory or production samples against consistency, viscosity or flow rate standards.
  • Online pH and salt
    The Metrohm ProcessLab is an at-line analyser that follows on from the success of the Titrando range of laboratory titrators. The system uses the Titrando titrator and tiamo software.
  • Programmable safety PLCs
    The Telemecanique XPS MF range of programmable safety PLCs has been designed for applications requiring multiple simultaneous safety functions, up to performance level 'e' according to EN ISO 13849-1, up to category 4 in accordance with AS 4024 and SIL 3 (claim limit) in accordance with EN/IEC 61508.
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  • Pesticide and mycotoxin analysis in food
    European agri-food company Conserve Italia is using Thermo Scientific GC/MS and LC/MS systems for fast and reliable pesticide analysis of food products. Conserve Italia processes around 650,000 tons of raw materials each year, including fruits, vegetables and tomatoes, and provides the European market with finished goods such as fruit juices, canned vegetables and tomato sauces and purees. The organisation is using the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum GC and TSQ Quantum Access Max triple-stage quadrupole mass spectrometers to achieve compliance with maximum residue limits (MRLs) specified for pesticides in food. By using the instruments, the laboratory has significantly increased sample throughput as well as experienced substantial time and cost savings.
  • Sunflower seed oil analysis by NMR
    Trakya Birlik, an agricultural cooperative based in Edirne, Turkey, has purchased 21 Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance MQC-5 benchtop NMR analysers. The instruments will be used as part of an initiative to improve sunflower seed oil yield.
  • PepsiCo tests its waters
    In Cork, in Ireland, PepsiCo International, Ireland, uses Dionex ion chromatography (IC) systems to test its bottled water and the treated and raw water used in its beverages for contaminants like bromate and oxyhalides as well as common anions and cations.
  • Taiwan BFDA ensures food safety with Waters
    The Taiwan Bureau of Food and Drug Analysis (BFDA) has purchased and installed a total of four Waters Acquity UltraPerformance LC (UPLC) systems and nine Xevo TQ tandem quadrupole mass spectrometers to support its efforts to protect Taiwanese consumers and the country’s food supply by monitoring domestically produced and imported food sold within the country.
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