VisiFerm DO optical sensor for measuring dissolved oxygen in beer
18 March, 2013Claimed to be the first standardised 12 mm sensor, the VisiFerm DO measures dissolved oxygen optically using a method based on oxygen-dependent luminescence.
Dry season increases toxic honey risk
14 March, 2013New Zealand’s long, dry summer could lead to higher-than-usual levels of tutin in honey, the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) warns.
VWR UV-6300PC double beam spectrophotometer
07 March, 2013The VWR UV-6300PC spectrophotometer has a double beam design consisting of two detectors, measuring a sample and reference cell simultaneously for optimised measurement accuracy.
Understanding arsenic in food products
05 March, 2013 by Ron Wacker, SGS Consumer Testing ServicesThe presence of arsenic in food and water is unavoidable, but food producers should be aware of legislation and the impact of the more toxic inorganic arsenic on raw materials and ingredients.
Testing for horse DNA in beef food samples
05 March, 2013Is the beef in your ready meals really beef? The current scandal in Europe is resulting in a scramble from food processors to check that their beef isn’t actually horse.
3M Molecular Detection Assay Listeria method
04 March, 2013The 3M Molecular Detection System is based on isothermal DNA amplification and bioluminescence detection technologies and is designed around food processors’ need for a real-time pathogen detection approach that is fast, simple and accurate.
Arrow Scientific RapidCheck Salmonella test
01 March, 2013RapidChek Salmonella is a simple, reliable and highly affordable testing solution for processors testing food or environmental samples for the presence of Salmonella.
DuPont BAX System assay for Salmonella detection
01 March, 2013A test for detecting foodborne Salmonella with the DuPont BAX system has been certified as Performance Tested Method #081201 by the AOAC Research Institute.
Megazyme International brewing kits and reagents
01 March, 2013VWR International is distributing Megazyme International brewing kits and reagents.
Mettler-Toledo AXR-P X-ray inspection system
27 February, 2013Mettler-Toledo has launched an enhanced version of its X-ray technology, the AXR-P, which is designed to help manufacturers ensure the safety and integrity of packaged products.
Stand Up Sample Bags
25 February, 2013Stand Up Sample Bags store flat until ready for use, when the gusseted bottom flattens out, allowing the bag to stand up without the need for a rack or holder.
Key Technology Product Definer hyperspectral imaging spectrometer
22 February, 2013Key Technology’s Product Definer is a hyperspectral imaging spectrometer that helps Key quickly analyse and evaluate new applications and technologies to develop sorting systems that solve outstanding product-quality problems.
Fiber-Lite LMI-6000 fibre-optic illuminator
20 February, 2013The Fiber-Lite LMI-6000 LED fibre-optic illuminator supports microscopy, laboratory studies and research. It incorporates long-life bright white LEDs with a colour temperature of 6000 K and up to 780 lm at the fibre interface.
Mettler Toledo ParticleTrack E25 inline particle system characterisation tool
19 February, 2013Mettler Toledo has launched its inline particle system characterisation tool, ParticleTrack E25. The fully electric ParticleTrack E25 measures aqueous particle and droplet systems for the chemical, food, consumer product, biotechnology and mining industries.
Goudsmit Magnetic Systems fast-cleaning clean flow magnet for removing metal from powders
19 February, 2013Goudsmit Magnetic Systems has introduced a fast-cleaning clean flow magnet that removes iron particles and weak magnetic particles from powdery substances such as milk powder, sugar and flour.
