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🔬 Exploring Antifungal Testing: AOAC Dilution Methods 🍄 Fungal infections can compromise the safety and integrity of a wide range of products, from pharmaceuticals to personal care items. Antifungal disinfectants play a crucial role in preventing the spread of fungal infections, which are particularly challenging in healthcare settings, agricultural sites, and everyday spaces like homes and offices. 🏥🌾🏢 At MIS, we provide comprehensive testing services using the AOAC dilution methods to evaluate the effectiveness of antifungal agents. By adhering to these stringent standards, we ensure that your products not only meet regulatory requirements but also offer the highest level of protection. 🌐 Learn more 👇 about the science behind antifungal tests and why the AOAC dilution methods are pivotal for industry standards. 📞 Contact us today to discuss how we can assist in ensuring your products meet the highest antifungal standards. #AntifungalTesting #AOAC #PublicHealth #DisinfectantTesting #MicrobeInvestigationSwitzerland https://lnkd.in/gB_EhMMQ

Antimicrobial Activity: 🦠🚫 Nisin inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria, including pathogens like Listeria and Staphylococcus aureus. #Antimicrobial #Bacteria #FoodSafety Food Preservation: 🧀🥫 It’s used as a preservative in dairy products, canned foods, and more, helping to keep them fresh and safe. #FoodPreservation #ShelfLife #Dairy Natural and Safe: 🌿✅ As a natural peptide, nisin is considered safe for use in food by authorities like the FDA. #NaturalPreservative #SafeEating #GRAS Mechanism of Action: ⚔️🦠 Nisin disrupts bacterial cell walls by binding to lipid II, leading to cell death and forming pores in membranes. #Mechanism #CellWall #LipidII Synergistic Effects: 🤝💪 It can work together with other preservatives to enhance overall effectiveness in preventing bacterial growth. #Synergy #Preservatives #EnhancedEffectiveness Nisin is a key player in maintaining food safety and quality with its natural, effective antimicrobial properties! 🌟

🤔 Did you know.. that out of the estimated 20.000 mycotoxins only several hundreds have been identified, with just a dozen of them closely monitored under legislation? While familiar names like aflatoxins and ochratoxin grab attention, many lesser-known mycotoxins fly under the regulatory radar, potentially posing risks to food and feed safety. 🌾Take 𝐃𝐎𝐍-3-𝐠𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞, for instance – a modified form of DON, with possible toxic effects on humans. While not currently regulated, a considerable formation of this mycotoxin (especially in products like beer), takes place. It’s source toxin DON however, is strictly regulated in R2023/915. Not including 'the modified form' when analysing DON, might possibly lead to an underestimation, causing DON-3-gluc's nickname "the #masked mycotoxin." 🥷 🌾𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧 (𝐁𝐄𝐀) and 𝐄𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐬 (𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐬), identified as emerging mycotoxins, represent another dimension of the challenge. Despite their potential health risks (cytotoxic effects), there is no legislative guidance or comprehensive risk assessment available. 👀In the absence of clear regulations, it's imperative for quality assurance professionals in the food and feed industry to stay vigilant and attentive! No current legislation doesn’t mean lack of interest, as proves #EFSA, recommending laboratories to validate methods that analyse DON ànd some of its metabolites (as DON-3-gluc). We know, it is a complex industry we are in. ☝🔬 Our MYC_02_A analysis covers some more unexplored mycotoxins (as such BEA, ENNs, DON-3-gluc), complementing our more common MYC_01_A method. Reach out today to learn how our expertise can protect your products and ensure compliance! Nothing new - 🗨️or📞 via customercare.be@primoris-lab.com or +32 (0)9 330 10 10 #Mycotoxins #Legislation #TheMaskedMycotoxin #Regulation

It is very important to know both processes to thoroughly understand the differences Between fumigation and fogging. which are very effective in killing bacteria, fungi, and spores. This is one of the most preferred ways of controlling the contamination. #Foodandbevarage #FMCG #GMP #GLP #Crosscontamination #controlledaerea #pharmaceuticalindustries #hygenicpractices #PestControl 🐜🕷️💪 #Fumigation #Fogging #PublicHealth #Innovation #Technology 🔬👨🔬💡 #PestManagement #Healthcare #Hospitality #FoodSafety #EnvironmentalProtection #qualityassurance #qualitycontrol 🌎🌿💚🏥🏠🍲 Like 👍 comment your thoughts 💬 and share 🔄

FDA has updated the #Mycotoxins in Domestic and Imported Human Foods Compliance Program to include the monitoring of additional mycotoxins of regulatory interest in human foods, specifically T-2/HT-2 toxins and zearalenone. The new data gained by the compliance program update will support enforcement actions, risk assessments, and international activities, as well as provide information on mycotoxin incidence, extent of contamination, and co-occurrence. #foodsafety #chemicalsinfoodsafety Learn more about the steps we are taking: https://lnkd.in/ens3yQwj

The Aerobic count 🔬 , also known as Total Viable count, refers to the total number of bacterial colonies in 1mL(g) samples or samples processed from per unit area under certain culture conditions, which is the most common item for microbiology test. The Aerobic Count Plate ✨ is a pre-prepared disposable culture system that contains standard nutrient medium, cold-water soluble water absorbing gelling agent, and 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) as a dehydrogenase indicator, which facilitates less count time and enhanced visualized interpretation with colonies colored red on the test plate. Faster analysis time: 1. Aerobic (18-24 hours) 2. Coliform (15-24 hours) 3. Yeast & Mold (48-72 hours) 4. Coliform & E.coli (15-24 hours) 5. E. coli & Thermostable Coliform (15-24 hours) 6. Salmonella (15-24 hours) 7. Staphylococcus aureus (15-24 hours) 8. Enterobacteriaceae (15-24 hours) 9. Listeria (18-24 hours) ...... Compared to agar petri dish: 1.Less space(Reduce by 90%) 2.Less lab costs(Reduce by 65%) 3.Cost-effective(Increase by 80%) 4.Less testing time(Reduce by 50%) https://lnkd.in/gkWDZSKp

Did you know malathion, found in many insecticides, could be lurking on your favorite fruits and veggies? 🍇🥬 While considered low in toxicity, long-term exposure might up your cancer risk. Stay in the know about maximum residue limits set by regulatory agencies worldwide. For the detection of malathion on fruit and vegetable surfaces, SERS is an acceptable technique. For trace detection of food adulterants, Misa (Metrohm Instant SERS Analyzer) requires minimal laboratory chemicals and consumables, while offering a user-friendly interface and minimal laboratory chemicals. Check out our application note: https://brnw.ch/21wKgbk #Metrohm #MetrohmIndia #SERS #MISA #MalathiononCorn #FoodAnalysis #FoodAdulteration

Tomorrow (May 16) my colleague Ioannis Kartanos - Regulatory Affairs Associate at Argenta Barcelona will be delivering a webinar on microorganism safety requirements for food and feed products. Are you interested to join? In this webinar he will: 1. Cover crucial topics like scientific requirements for identifying microorganisms in food 2. Summarise the EU regulatory framework for microorganisms 3. Explore key subjects such as the QPS approach, WGS, antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial production 4. Look into requirements for foods consisting of, or isolated or produced from microorganisms, as described in the latest draft of the Novel food guidance released on 31st of January 2024 Join us, its free! To register: https://hubs.li/Q02xccGw0 #CRO #CDMO #AnimalHealth #RegulatoryAffairs #MicrobialSafety #Webinar #AnimalNutrition #NovelFood