HunterLab D25 NC colour measurement system
13 October, 2015The HunterLab D25 NC colour measurement system has been specifically designed to measure the colour of large, irregularly shaped products such as snack foods, biscuits, lollies, chocolates, cereals, beans, seeds and nuts. It easily manages granules and powders of all sizes, as well as opaque liquids and pastes.
Finding diarrhetic shellfish poisoning faster
06 October, 2015A portable, inexpensive device has been developed that can quickly and easily screen freshly caught shellfish for disease-causing marine toxins.
Veriflow ACB same-day Alicyclobacillus test for fruit juice and concentrates
01 October, 2015Veriflow ACB is a method for rapid detection of Alicyclobacillus.
Healthier pigs without antibiotics
17 September, 2015Australia's pork industry research centre is aiming to reduce the use of antibiotics by developing diagnostic tests for common pathogens.
ASTM International proficiency testing program for plastic film testing
15 September, 2015ASTM International has launched a proficiency testing program for plastic film testing with the support by ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics.
Metrohm ICON Process Analyser
08 September, 2015The Metrohm ICON Process Analyser performs photometric absorption measurements in the visible light range.
Particles Plus Air Quality Monitors
07 September, 2015Particles Plus has launched its Air Quality Monitors — particle counters that measure particle mass concentrations and total particle mass while monitoring and recording essential environmental conditions.
VWR International SAS (Surface Air System) portable microbiological air samplers
24 August, 2015VWR International has introduced the SAS (Surface Air System) portable microbiological air samplers. The SAS is an open system and can be used with 60 or 90 mm petri dishes.
Scanner grades blood oranges from the inside out
06 August, 2015Riverina-based Redbelly Citrus is trialling a technology employing near-infrared screening to conduct an internal assessment of each piece of fruit, to determine the colour of the flesh.
Retsch rotor mills SR 300 and SK 300 upgraded
04 August, 2015Retsch rotor mills have been upgraded to improve performance, handling and flexibility.
Robot automates bacteria screening in wine samples
22 July, 2015A robotic liquid handling system at the Australian Wine Research Institute is automating the screening of large numbers of malolactic bacteria strains.
Hach TitraLab AT1000 Series titration laboratory analysis system
20 July, 2015The Hach TitraLab AT1000 titration laboratory analysis system is a one-touch, automatic titration system with preset methods that can quickly deliver results.
TSC Pre-Moist Hygiene Swab
01 July, 2015The Pre-Moist Hygiene Swab contains enough diluent to moisten the tip and comes in its own self-sealing tube.
UK pork tests positive for MRSA
29 June, 2015The first evidence of the 'superbug' MRSA has been found in sausages and minced pork obtained from supermarkets in the UK.
FSANZ invites submissions on maximum residue limits
03 June, 2015Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on a proposal to introduce maximum residue limits (MRLs) for residues of agricultural and veterinary chemicals that may occur in food.
