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Retsch rotor mills SR 300 and SK 300 upgraded

04 August, 2015

Retsch rotor mills have been upgraded to improve performance, handling and flexibility.


Robot automates bacteria screening in wine samples

22 July, 2015

A 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

Food 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.


NDC MM710e MC online gauge

27 May, 2015

The NDC MM710e multicomponent online gauge for the food industry has been developed to give accurate, simultaneous, real-time measurements of moisture, fat or oil and protein in a variety of food applications.


3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plates

26 May, 2015

The 3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plates return results in 24 hours, allowing for a fast, accurate and easy way to expedite critical business and product release decisions.


Michell Instruments XGA301 bench-mounted analyser

26 May, 2015

Michell Instruments' XGA301 bench-mounted analyser can be configured to use either zirconia oxide or electrochemical cells to measure oxygen and/or infrared technology to measure other gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and carbon monoxide.


How can pasteurised ice-cream contain Listeria?

22 May, 2015

A Kansas State University food safety specialist has explained how ice-cream could be contaminated.


‘Lab-to-let’ program arrives in Australia

20 May, 2015

A new concept in laboratory management is offering flexible, high-end lab spaces for rental in the heart of Sydney.


‘Lab-to-let’ program arrives in Australia

20 May, 2015

A new concept in laboratory management is offering flexible, high-end lab spaces for rental in the heart of Sydney.


TSC Hygiene Sponge

04 May, 2015

The Hygiene Sponge from TSC comes with a reversible bag, which eliminates the need for using sterile gloves and reduces the cost of the test.


John Morris Scientific TA-NTF Noodle Tensile Fixture for CT3 Texture Analyser

28 April, 2015

John Morris Scientific has released the TA-NTF Noodle Tensile Fixture for use with the Brookfield CT3 Texture Analyser.


No trace of Hepatitis A found in mixed berry product, Patties says

16 April, 2015

After extensive testing, no trace of Hepatitis A or E. coli has been found in samples of recalled and non-recalled Nanna's Mixed Berries, Patties Foods has revealed. The company says this result confirms that there was no system failure of its quality assurance programs.


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