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NOVA Biologicals Expands GMP Pharmaceutical Microbiology Capabilities with USP Rapid Sterility Testing
NOVA Biologicals, a Tentamus company, is expanding its GMP pharmaceutical microbiology capabilities with the addition of USP <72> Rapid Sterility Testing. USP <72>, Respiration-Based Microbiological Methods for the Detection of Contamination in Short-Life Products, provides a compendial approach for validated rapid sterility testing when appropriate for the product and testing program. The new capability provides manufacturers with an alternative to traditional USP <71> sterility testing, which typically requires a 14-day incubation period. For applicable products, NOVA anticipates results in approximately 3–7 days, depending on the product, method suitability, and validated testing requirements. The automated system continuously monitors samples for microbial growth, enabling earlier detection compared with traditional visual methods. The…
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Experts to explore the challenges of sustainable cosmetics in upcoming Tentamus webinar
As the cosmetics industry continues to move towards more sustainable products and packaging, manufacturers are navigating an increasingly complex balance between environmental ambitions, product safety, quality and performance. To explore some of these challenges, Tentamus will bring together three experts from across its global network for a webinar on 29 October 2026, covering microbiological safety, raw material verification, and the impact of sustainable packaging on product stability. Ahead of the webinar, the speakers shared their perspectives on the topics they will be exploring and why they are becoming increasingly important for the cosmetics industry. Laura Daley Operations Manager and Technical Lead at Southern Microbiological Services (SMS) – A Tentamus Company…
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Neue Analysemethode ermöglicht präzise Qualitätskontrolle von Probiotika
Das Verfahren liefert zuverlässige Ergebnisse innerhalb von maximal 48 Stunden – auch dort, wo klassische Kultivierungsverfahren an ihre Grenzen stoßen. Probiotika gewinnen als Bestandteil der Ernährung vieler Menschen zunehmend an Bedeutung. Mit den steigenden Anforderungen an Qualität, Produktsicherheit und den Nachweis der enthaltenen Mikroorganismen wächst auch der Bedarf an zuverlässigen mikrobiologischen Untersuchungsmethoden. Das BAV Institut bietet deshalb ab sofort eine neue, nicht kultivierungsbasierte Methode zur Bestimmung der Gesamtzellzahl von Mikroorganismen an und unterstützt unter anderem Hersteller von Probiotika bei der schnellen und zuverlässigen Qualitätskontrolle. Die Bestimmung probiotischer Mikroorganismen erfolgt bislang häufig mithilfe klassischer Kultivierungsverfahren. Diese stoßen jedoch bei vielen Probiotika an ihre Grenzen: Die enthaltenen Mikroorganismen unterscheiden sich erheblich in…
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Tentamus QTS Analytical Designated as an Official Laboratory for Organic Controls by DEFRA
QTS Analytical – A Tentamus Company is pleased to announce its designation as an Official Laboratory for Organic Controls by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) under Article 37 of Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2017/625, the Official Controls Regulation. The designation enables Tentamus QTS Analytical to carry out pesticide residue testing in support of official controls, within its designated scope. Key benefits of the designation: Official recognition by DEFRA as a laboratory for organic controls. Pesticide residue testing to support official control activities. Testing that supports regulatory compliance across the food and agricultural sectors. Reliable, accurate and dependable analytical results backed by technical expertise. Continued support for confidence…
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Axens teaming up with Picomto to accelerate digitalization
As part of our commitment to digital transformation and operational excellence, Axens is partnering with Picomto, a French software company specializing in digital work instructions and connected worker solutions. By leveraging Picomto’s expertise, Axens is accelerating the digitalization and automation of its operations, replacing remaining paper-based procedures with interactive, user-friendly digital work instructions. The solution also harnesses the power of AI to enhance knowledge sharing, streamline workflows, improve traceability, and support continuous performance improvement. The first version of the solution is currently being tested by Axens teams, marking an important milestone in our journey toward smarter, more efficient, and more connected operations. About AXENS AXENS joined the Tentamus network in…
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Robotic automation for pesticide residue analysis: Tentamus Agriparadigma takes analytical quality to the next level
Tentamus Agriparadigma, an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, has integrated a robotic system into its analytical workflow for the purification of food samples intended for pesticide residue testing. This innovation is particularly significant given the scale of the laboratory’s operations: it processes over 40,000 samples annually in accordance with EN 15662, the European reference standard for multi-residue analysis in food. How the system works. The robotic system processes the food sample extract by fully automating dSPE (dispersive solid-phase extraction) purification and the subsequent sample dilution steps. The process produces two ready-to-use vials for each sample: one optimized for GC-MS/MS analysis and the other for LC-MS/MS analysis. Together, they cover the complete multi-residue…
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TentaConsult connects regulatory expertise across the entire product life cycle
Regulatory requirements must be taken into account well before market entry. Decisions are made as early as the development, quality management and scientific evaluation stages that shape subsequent evidence, product classifications and regulatory requirements. Those who only consider these interrelationships at the end of a process risk inconsistencies between documentation, the product concept and regulatory expectations. TentaConsult Pharma & Med GmbH supports companies with medicinal products, medical devices, food supplements and cosmetics throughout the entire product life cycle. In doing so, the company combines regulatory, scientific and quality-related expertise. The focus is on how regulatory decisions and supporting evidence can be coherently integrated, even over the course of several years.…
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TentaConsult bündelt regulatorische Expertise entlang des gesamten Produktlebenszyklus
Regulatorische Anforderungen müssen lange vor dem Markteintritt berücksichtigt werden. Bereits in Entwicklung, Qualitätsmanagement und wissenschaftlicher Bewertung werden Entscheidungen getroffen, die spätere Nachweise, Produkteinstufungen und regulatorische Anforderungen prägen. Wer diese Zusammenhänge erst am Ende eines Prozesses betrachtet, riskiert Widersprüche zwischen Dokumentation, Produktkonzept und behördlicher Erwartung. Die TentaConsult Pharma & Med GmbH begleitet Unternehmen mit Arzneimitteln, Medizinprodukten, Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln und Kosmetika über den gesamten Produktlebenszyklus. Dabei verbindet das Unternehmen regulatorische, wissenschaftliche und qualitätsbezogene Kompetenzen. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage, wie regulatorische Entscheidungen und Nachweise auch über Jahre hinweg schlüssig zusammengeführt werden können. EUDAMED macht regulatorische Zusammenhänge sichtbar Wie relevant dieser lebenszyklusübergreifende Blick in der Praxis ist, zeigt EUDAMED im Bereich der Medizinprodukte und…
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Columbia Laboratories Expands Polar Pesticide Testing Capabilities with Paraquat and Diquat Analysis
Columbia Laboratories is proud to announce the successful development and launch of new Paraquat and Diquat analysis services, expanding our Polar Pesticide testing capabilities. As global regulatory scrutiny intensifies, these nonselective herbicides, which are widely used in agricultural and industrial settings, require precise and reliable monitoring. Because these compounds can migrate into agricultural runoff, groundwater, and irrigation systems, robust testing is essential to verify product quality and support supply chain compliance. Historically, testing for Paraquat and Diquat has been complex and often dependent on time-consuming derivatization processes. Columbia Laboratories’ expanded analytical capabilities streamline testing and reduce unnecessary processing bottlenecks, providing clients with greater efficiency and a more cost-effective solution. Regulatory…
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Tentamus UK Expands National Collection Service At One Scientific – A Tentamus Company!
Tentamus UK is pleased to announce the expansion of its National Collection Service, now available through both One Scientific – A Tentamus Company and Precision Analysis – A Tentamus Company. Designed to make sample submission simpler and more accessible, the service enables food and water businesses across the UK – from start-ups to large manufacturers, multi-site organisations, and businesses operating in remote locations -to send samples directly to our laboratories using temperature-controlled collection kits and priority next-day delivery. What’s Included? Customers receive a collection kit containing: Insulated sample shipping box Ice packs to maintain sample temperature Easy-to-use temperature data logger Shipping materials and instructions Priority next-day courier service Key Benefits…
