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Tentamus UK Celebrates 10 Years of Scientific Excellence
Tentamus UK celebrated its 10-year anniversary last year, marking a decade of delivering high-quality laboratory testing and scientific services to regulated industries across the United Kingdom. Founded with QTS Analytical – A Tentamus Company, Tentamus UK has since grown to include six additional specialised laboratories, reflecting a decade of strategic expansion and investment in providing quality and excellence to our clients. Over the past ten years, Tentamus UK has grown into a strong network of specialised laboratories serving sectors including food and beverage, water, cosmetics, biocides and more. This growth has been driven by continued investment in people, technology and quality systems, enabling the business to expand its service offering…
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Techno Analisys joins the Tentamus Group in Italy
The Tentamus Group announces the entry of Techno Analisys into its network of specialized companies and laboratories in Italy, effective January 1, 2026. This transaction is part of the Group’s growth strategy aimed at strengthening its presence in the Italian market and further expanding its portfolio of high value-added services. Techno Analisys is a laboratory with significant accreditation in the biomedical field and solid expertise also in the environmental and occupational health and safety sectors. Its integration into the Tentamus Group enables the inclusion of highly specialized know-how within an international network, while maintaining a strong local presence. The company’s headquarters in San Felice sul Panaro, located in the heart…
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Cereulide: A Heat-Stable Toxin as a Risk in Food Production
What Is Cereulide? Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Because it survives cooking and reheating, it represents a significant risk to food safety and may cause adverse health effects in ready-to-eat products. Occurrence of Bacillus cereus in Food Products Bacillus cereus is naturally present in the environment, including soil, plants, and dust. When the bacterium contaminates food and is able to multiply, cereulide can be formed. Particularly affected are starch-rich foods such as cooked rice, pasta, potato-based products, as well as improperly cooled or stored ready-to-eat foods. Health Risks Associated with Cereulide Cereulide is undesirable in all food products and represents a relevant risk…
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Cereulid: Hitzestabiles Toxin als Risiko in der Lebensmittelproduktion
Was ist Cereulid? Cereulid ist ein hitzestabiles Toxin, das vom Bakterium Bacillus cereus gebildet wird. Da es Kochen und Aufwärmen übersteht, stellt es ein erhebliches Risiko für die Lebensmittelsicherheit dar und kann in verzehrfertigen Produkten gesundheitsschädlich sein. Vorkommen von Bacillus cereus in Lebensmitteln Bacillus cereus kommt natürlich in der Umwelt vor, unter anderem im Boden, auf Pflanzen und in Staub. Gelangt das Bakterium in Lebensmittel und kann sich dort vermehren, kann das Toxin Cereulid gebildet werden. Besonders betroffen sind stärkehaltige Lebensmittel wie gekochter Reis, Nudeln, Kartoffelprodukte sowie unzureichend gekühlte oder falsch gelagerte Fertigprodukte. Gesundheitsrisiken durch Cereulid Cereulid ist in allen Lebensmitteln unerwünscht und stellt insbesondere für Lebensmittelhersteller und -verarbeiter…
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Nova Biologicals Achieves CDC ELITE Status, Securing Gold Standard for Legionella Testing Accuracy
Nova Biologicals, a member of Tentamus North America, today announced its official acceptance into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) ELITE Program (Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation). Alongside its ISO 17025:2017 accreditation for Legionella ISO11731, this certification validates Nova’s proficiency in isolating and identifying Legionella bacteria, providing facility managers and health professionals across North America with the highest level of data certainty. Legionella pneumophila, the bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, is notoriously difficult to culture and detect in complex water systems. False negatives from non-specialized laboratories can leave hospitals, hotels, and industrial facilities vulnerable to outbreaks and liability. The CDC ELITE Program was established to test the proficiency of laboratories…
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Ethanol at Risk of Exclusion from Biocides: Ongoing Assessment by ECHA
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently reviewing ethanol as a biocidal active substance. This substance — used in hand disinfectants (PT1), surface disinfectants (PT2) and in the food and feed area (PT4) — is also under assessment following a proposal for classification as carcinogenic and reprotoxic submitted by Greece in 2020. The implications could significantly affect the professional and industrial use of ethanol across the European Union. Regulatory context and recent developments Ethanol is undergoing a dual evaluation: on one side, the review under the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR); on the other, the proposal for harmonised classification under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. In September…
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AXENS launches new website
The new website has been redesigned to better reflect AXENS’ commitment to strengthening its connection with industry and retailer partners as well as consumers while showcasing its 30 years of expertise in sensory evaluation. A Modern, User-Friendly Platform Designed for Clients and Panelists The new website offers a clear, streamlined navigation and improved presentation of AXENS’ services. It has been built to better serve the needs of industrial clients, marketing teams, R&D departments, and the network of consumer panelists. Key features include: Enhanced presentation of AXENS’ expertise: A detailed “About Us” section highlights AXENS’ long-standing experience, its multi-site laboratories (Lille, Cergy, Douai, Valenciennes), and its rigorous protocols following AFNOR and…
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Neu im Portfolio: Der ESG-Check des IFS
. Die Quant Qualitätssicherung GmbH stellt sich neuen Herausforderungen Die Quant Qualitätssicherung GmbH – a Tentamus company – erweitert kontinuierlich ihr Leistungsportfolio, um aktuellen Anforderungen im Bereich Lebensmittelsicherheit und -qualität gerecht zu werden. Neben den bewährten kundenorientierten Dienstleistungen – darunter Hygienebegehungen, Prüfungen nach EU-Verordnungen 852/853, Probenahmen, Schulungen zu Zertifizierungssystemen (u.a. IFS [zugelassen über die IFS Academy], FSSC 22000, BRCGS, HACCP, Hygiene, interner Auditor), Hygieneschulungen, Belehrungen gemäß IfSG, VLOG sowie Assessments nach IFS Progress (vormals IFS Global Market Program) für Food/Broker/Logistik – kommt nun eine zukunftsweisende Erweiterung hinzu: Neu im Portfolio: Der ESG-Check des IFS Mit dem ESG-Check, entwickelt vom International Featured Standards (IFS), erweitert die Quant Qualitätssicherung GmbH ihr Angebot…
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New Listeria monocytogenes challenge testing
Southern Microbiological Services – A Tentamus Company has been offering UKAS accredited microbiological testing services to the food and drinks industries since it was established in 1989 and UKAS accredited microbiological cosmetics testing, since 2024. SMS is also an RSA approved laboratory and has a team of 49 employees. Located near Wellington, Somerset, in the UK, SMS Labs is excited to announce the addition of Listeria monocytogenes challenge testing to its portfolio. Sally Bellekom, Director of SMS Ltd commented “We are already receiving enquiries for the above testing as a result of the amendment to the EU Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs, which will require…
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New Safe and Environmentally Friendly Method for Determining the Formol Number Developed
In collaboration with BioSystems SA, Spain and other labs, Tentamus chelab has developed a new, safe, and environmentally friendly method for determining the formol number. Tentamus chelab is now replacing the older method (IFU 30) with this innovative approach, which uses toxic formaldehyde, marking an important step forward in sustainable laboratory analysis. The IFU has also adopted this approach in Recommendation R24. The conventional formol number determination method poses potential health and environmental risks and often requires manual procedures that are both time- and labor-intensive. The newly developed method eliminates these drawbacks entirely. It is based on the quantification of primary amine nitrogen (PAN) using the o-phthaldialdehyde (OPA) enzymatic method…
