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Avian Influenza H5N8 outbreak in Europe
Rapid screening by reverse transcriptase qPCR – analytic test kits available The recent outbreaks of the avian influenza subtype H5N8 in three European countries had substantial economic effects for...
View ArticleFusarium toxin contamination in maize and maize products: recent reports
European Commission recently requested an urgent scientific advice by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on the mycotoxins contamination in maize. The reason behind the request are reports on...
View ArticleChallenges in vitamin B12 analysis in fermented cereal products
Vitamin B12 extraction with immunoaffinity columns prior to LC-MS/MS determination Classical microbiological methods for the analysis of vitamins are no longer capable of meeting the new challenges...
View ArticleLumitester PD-30 – new software features and temperature controlled...
Much easier and user friendly The new Lumitester PD-30 (Art. No. ZLT1402653) from Kikkoman is now available! Using the new device ATP/AMP measurement becomes much easier and user friendlier than...
View ArticleFood allergen legislation now for non-pre-packed food
Restaurant customers have to be informed about food allergens Holidays are coming – a great time to go to a restaurant. For customers with a food allergy the choice from the menu will be easier this...
View ArticleVitamin B12 analysis just keeps getting better
Recent improvements in vitamin B12 analysis with HPLC In the latest September/October issue of the Journal of AOAC International, Esther Campos Giménez from the Nestlé Research Center in Switzerland...
View ArticleHot topic: Testing spices for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A
January 16 is “International Hot and Spicy Food Day”. A good moment to draw the attention to a hot topic: The occurrence of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in spices. Immunoaffinity columns like as...
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Proficiency testing: Cornerstone of Quality Assurance
Collaboration between R-Biopharm and DRRR Participating in a proficiency testing (PT) program is a key element in solid quality assurance system. In cooperation with DRRR we now offer you the option to...
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Mycotoxin decontamination of animal feed – search continues
The quest for mycotoxin decontamination of animal feed The search continues for low-cost, effective treatments to detoxify aflatoxins and a range of co-occurring mycotoxins in animal feed. Gamma...
View ArticleHidden allergen detection in spices
Peanut traces in cumin cause risk for consumers with food allergy A recent recall in Canada and the USA once more stressed the importance of allergen detection in spices and other food ingredients....
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New challenges for food allergen test methods
Traces of almond found in paprika – Products recalled Undeclared allergens in food continue making headlines in the news; products have been recalled in various countries like the UK. Traces of peanut...
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Mycotoxin testing for T-2 / HT-2 toxin – The choice is yours
New RIDA® QUICK T-2 / HT-2 lateral flow test completes portfolio Mycotoxin contamination of grains continues to cause problems for food and feed safety. A recent survey of last year’s maize harvest in...
View ArticleDrug Monitoring of Infliximab Biosimilars Remsima® and Inflectra®
Ann Gils and her colleagues from KU Leuven evaluated if the biosimilars Remsima® and Inflectra® were equally well quantified as Remicade® (Infliximab, IFX) in their clinically validated infliximab...
View ArticleNew contact plates for hygiene control – RIDA®STAMP
Small things can make big differences. A compact design, easy handling and long shelf life make RIDA®STAMP a perfect tool in food microbiology testing. With RIDA®STAMP we offer you an extensive range...
View ArticleDrug Monitoring reduces Infliximab treatment costs
Study about first randomized, controlled testing shows that clinical treatment decisions based on therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is superior to dose-intensification strategy. One common way of...
View ArticleDrug Monitoring of Infliximab Biosimilars RemsimaTM and Inflectra®
Ann Gils and her colleagues from KU Leuven evaluated if the biosimilars RemsimaTM and Inflectra® were equally well quantified as Remicade® (Infliximab, IFX) in their clinically validated infliximab...
View ArticleNew contact plates for hygiene control – RIDA®STAMP
Small things can make big differences. A compact design, easy handling and long shelf life make RIDA®STAMP a perfect tool in food microbiology testing. With RIDA®STAMP we offer you an extensive range...
View ArticleDrug Monitoring reduces Infliximab treatment costs
Study about first randomized, controlled testing shows that clinical treatment decisions based on therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is superior to dose-intensification strategy. One common way of...
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Automated enzymatic analyzer – RIDA®CUBE SCAN
Does automation only make sense for large laboratories with a high sample throughput? The answer is: no, not anymore! The RIDA® CUBE SCAN is a portable, automated enzymatic analyzer and will fit in any...
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Does winemaking actually reduce ochratoxin A in wine?
Scientists from the Northwest A&F University published a study about ochratoxin A in wine produced in China. The concentration of ochratoxin A depends on various factors in winemaking. Detection of...
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