Source Certain

Did you know we offer wood testing services? We can accurately test for the species and origin of wood products to support confidence in responsible and sustainable sourcing. We work with retailers and wood industry members in Australia and worldwide. Find out more online or contact us to arrange a confidential conversation with one of our experts. https://lnkd.in/gZ4QrY9W #woodanalysis #woodtesting #scientificoriginverification #responsibletimber #deforestationfree

We'd like to share Ian Dadour's latest contribution to published work on traumatic sheep myiasis alongside longtime research collaborators Tharindu Bambaradeniya, Murdoch University and Dr Paola A. Magni. This publication was featured in the Journal of Medical Entomology Oxford University Press. It builds on the group's previous review in Veterinary Parasitology Elsevier (https://lnkd.in/g6MmYF2v) and offers a comprehensive look at survey methods in this field. This review attempts to optimise the design and integration of the current survey methods and proposes recommendations to support farmers and researchers. Read the review below: https://lnkd.in/gY94PZAB

Source Certain is proud to have contributed its expertise in trace element analysis, stable isotope analysis and wood anatomy to a recent trial conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The trial investigated the best ways to implement technologies to verify claims of species and harvest origin of regulated timber and timber products. Read the article by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) detailing the trial below. For more information about our Wood and Timber Testing services, please contact us or find more information on our website https://lnkd.in/gZ4QrY9W #regulatedtimber #deforestation #sanctions #woodtesting #woodanatomy

Source Certain contributed its scientific wood and timber testing services to a recent Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry trial investigating the best ways to implement technologies verifying claims of species and harvest origin of regulated timber and timber products. Read the full announcement below https://lnkd.in/gDdHNpJ5 #woodtesting #deforestation #scientifictesting

Science News Magazine recently published the latest work by Ian Dadour, a notable forensic entomologist and Source Certain's Head of Research and Education. Ian's latest publication, in collaboration with the South African Police Service and Murdoch University, has established precise methods for estimating rhinoceroses' time since death. Law enforcement and officials have already used this information to build cases against suspected poachers. Read the article below: https://lnkd.in/gjiWpkeE

Thank you to The Center for Food Integrity for hosting Source Certain at this year's Transparency Summit in #Chicago. Cameron Scadding sat down with Kelly Leighton and Julie McGill to explore the complexities of regulatory compliance and the importance of verification in building transparent, trusted supply chains. Source Certain partnered with the Center for Food Integrity earlier this year to deliver strategies and practical verification solutions that support sustainability goals in food and ag supply chains. #trustedsupplychains #sustainablefood #sustainablesupplychains #consumertrust #originscience

Cameron Scadding is in the US this week, collaborating on several opportunities with our go-to-market partner, The Center for Food Integrity. Tomorrow, Cameron will participate in a panel discussion at the Center's CFI Transparency Summit in Chicago. Together with Kelly Leighton and Julie McGill, he will explore the complexities of regulatory compliance and the importance of verification in building transparent, trusted supply chains. Source Certain's partnership with the Center for Food Integrity leverages CFI's expertise in developing strategies for transparency and sustainability in complex food systems and Source Certain's leadership in scientific origin verification of food and resources. #trustedsupplychains #sustainablefood #sustainablesupplychains #consumertrust #originscience

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We were pleased to host Charlie Arnot at our facility in Perth this week. Charlie serves as the CEO of The Center for Food Integrity, the leading industry group in the US food and agriculture sector. Source Certain's partnership with the Center for Food Integrity began in 2024. This collaboration leverages CFI's expertise in developing strategies for transparency and sustainability in complex food systems, along with Source Certain's leadership in scientific origin verification of food and resources. Charlie continued on to 2024 #BeefEx Conference in Brisbane to present how global expectations for animal welfare are shaping production practices in Australia and measures the industry can take to protect their freedom to operate. #transparency #traceability #foodsupplychains

At Source Certain, we enhance our scientific capabilities by bringing on board highly skilled academics and scientists from diverse disciplines. Today, we are excited to share the latest article by renowned forensic entomologist Professor Ian Dadour, who heads the Research and Education department at Source Certain.    Ian's research on rhinoceros poaching is making significant strides in the field of wildlife poaching prosecution. His collaborative research with the South African Police Service and Murdoch University has established precise methods for estimating the time since death for rhinoceroses. Law enforcement and officials have already utilised this information to build cases against suspected poachers. This has far-reaching implications for forensic entomology and forensic wildlife science, underscoring the potential for enhancing the global understanding of procedures related to wildlife criminal cases.    This more recent scientific development, combined with the continued efforts of ranger teams and satellite tracking, has contributed significantly to the recovery of rhinoceros populations in the Republic of South Africa over the past 30 years. #wildlifeprotection #wildlifeconservation #wildlifescience #veterinaryscience #forensicscience https://lnkd.in/g6kCjcRg