Life Technologies product gains Australian Government approval

The Department of Agriculture has officially approved Life Technologies’ MicroSEQ Real-Time PCR workflow as an Approved Test Method to detect pathogens in export meat and meat products.

When exporting food, many products are subject to testing as part of the trade arrangements between Australia and importing countries. Microbiological testing that is agreed upon by both exporting and importing countries following government-approved methods is essential to ensure the quality and compliance of the exported products.

The MicroSEQ Real-Time PCR workflow is used to detect three pathogens: Escherichia coli O157:H7 (in raw ground beef and beef trim), Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes ( in meat and meat products). The approved total workflows include use of PrepSEQ Rapid Spin Sample Preparation Kit or Automated PrepSEQ Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit, MicroSEQ Detection Kits and 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR Instrument, guided by the RapidFinder Express Software to gain data.

“We believe that this approval warrants our dedication as a global leader to food safety,” Life Technologies Director of Animal Health, Food Safety & Environment, Asia Pacific and Japan region Gerard Davis said.

“We are committed to offering integrated solutions to provide faster, accurate and innovative technologies to food producers, service labs and governments in every region across the globe.”