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Precison Analysis NW LTD joins the Tentamus Network!
Together, Precision Analysis NW Ltd (Precision) and the Tentamus Group (Tentamus) are excited to announce the acquisition of Precision by Tentamus. Tentamus is thrilled to welcome Precision as its newest member to the global network of laboratories, on the 15th of March 2021. “Precision widens the northern UK expansion in the food and environmental testing market. Located in Liverpool, the state-of-the art facility enables the optimal proximity and service to our customers”, emphasizes Abgar Barseyten, CEO Tentamus Group. “It is an exceptional opportunity to grow the network and widen our joint presence well beyond what could be achieved independently”. Mike Hope, CEO and founder of Precision adds: “it was our goal…
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Adamson Analytical Expands Wine, Pesticides, and Cosmetic Testing Capabilities
Adamson Analytical has been diligently at work to meet client needs in an unpredictable and ever-changing environment. This past year was especially challenging given the worldwide pandemic and wildfires throughout California. With many vineyards and vintners left scrambling to salvage their product and determine the extent of fire damage, Adamson stepped up to the plate. Through sheer dedication, Adamson was able to develop and secure accreditation in a matter of weeks for the analysis of “smoke taint” in grapes and wines. The investment in Adamson’s pesticides program also tells a similar story. According to numerous sources, nearly 70 percent of the fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of…
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Tentamus launches its Spanish Website
The Tentamus Group is happy to announce the launch of the Tentamus website in Spanish featuring all analytical services and industries covered by Tentamus Group: Food & Feed, Agriculture & Environment, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Cosmetics as well as Agrosciences Services. The new website is aligned with the corporate identity of Tentamus Group and is intended to provide its Spanish speaking customers useful information about the services such as microbiological analysis, physical chemistry or residue analyses. Just like on the other Tentamus websites, customers can directly contact the service team via the live chat tool. Also, a brief summary of the Spanish Tentamus laboratories is available in the section “Labs…
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Risk evaluation of nitrosamines in pharmaceuticals
As of October 2020, EMA and the national competent authorities are asking marketing authorisation holders for metformin-containing medicines to test their medicines before releasing them onto the market. The risk evaluation for chemical medicines should be completed at the latest by 31 March 2021 and 1 July 2021 for biological medicines. If a risk is identified for an active substance, marketing authorisation holders should proceed with confirmatory testing of the finished products identified to be at risk of N-nitrosamine formation. Precautionary testing to ensure patient safety are required for special drug products while the investigation is still ongoing. The GMP-analytics experts at DSI-pharm support marketing authorisation holders to be in line with the requirements. A tailored solution is needed to…
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New test to detect COVID-19 in the air
As of today, Laboratorio Contol provides a new analysis (PCR) to detect SARS-CoV-2 in air samples to all its customers. This service is a powerful tool for the early detection of possible outbreaks of COVID-19 in the population. The laboratory started its research when the WHO (World Health Organization) updated the latest findings on infectious pathways with SARS-CoV-2 in July 2020. Through its infection prevention unit coordinator, Benedetta Allegranzi, the WHO acknowledges evidence that the coronavirus remains airborne. These infectious agents are transmitted in particular through airborne droplets and aerosols. At the beginning of the outbreak, scientists thought that the virus was spread mainly through droplets of saliva or mucus…
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Analyst Launches Q&C Plan to Support Young Israeli Start-Ups
Under the Quick & Clean (Q&C) Plan, Analyst Research Laboratories enables early-stage Israeli life-science companies to gain access to state of the art equipment and staff. Thus, even feasibility studies can be performed on qualified and highly reliable equipment with highly-trained staff, enabling companies to make more reliable Go/No Go decisions. Frequently, young start-up companies at their early proof-of-concept stages that have not yet secured sufficient funds, cannot afford to subcontract their projects to high-end laboratories. Thus, decisions that are critical for the company’s early product development may be based on data generated from instruments that are not qualified and maintained at the highest level and staff that is not…
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NEU: BAV Institut prüft die Verkehrsfähigkeit kosmetischer Mittel
. Bevor ein kosmetisches Produkt in Verkehr gebracht wird bzw. in die Verkaufsregale kommt, wird häufig eine sogenannte Verkehrsfähigkeitsprüfung durchgeführt und eine dazugehörige Verkehrsfähigkeitsbescheinigung (VFB) ausgestellt. Dabei müssen alle kosmetischen Produkte, die in Deutschland bzw. der EU in Verkehr gebracht werden, die strengen Vorgaben der VO (EG) 1223/2009 (EU-Kosmetik-Verordnung) erfüllen. Sie müssen für den Verbraucher sicher und gesundheitlich unbedenklich sein. Neben der Erstellung eines Sicherheitsberichts durch einen Sicherheitsbewerter ist zudem eine Produktinformationsdatei (PID) erforderlich (englisch: PIF = product information file). Die PID umfasst unter anderem eine Beschreibung des kosmetischen Mittels, den Sicherheitsbericht sowie die Herstellungsmethode unter dem Aspekt der guten Herstellungspraxis (kGMP). Weiterhin werden darin Nachweise der angepriesenen Wirkung und…
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NEW: BAV Institute tests the marketability of cosmetic products
. Before a cosmetic product is placed on the market or on the shelves, a so-called marketability test is often carried out and a corresponding marketability certificate is issued. All cosmetic products placed on the market in Germany and the EU must meet the strict requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (EU Cosmetics Regulation). They must be safe for the consumer and pose no health risks. In addition to the preparation of a safety report by a safety assessor, a product information file (PIF) is also required. The PIF includes, among other things, a description of the cosmetic product, the safety report and the manufacturing method under the aspect of good…
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New Management Board at Analytical Food Laboratories
As of February 1, 2021, the management board at Analytical Food Laboratories will officially change. Colleen Villanueva will take over the role of CEO and President, supported by Charlotte Wilburn as Director of Operations. AFL, located in Grand Prairie, Texas has been providing quality analytical services to the pharmaceutical and food industry for over 28 years. In 2018, they joined forces with the Tentamus Group. The company has an outstanding team of experienced scientific professionals who are committed to providing quality work, compliance, and exceptional service to their customers. AFL is a true one-stop, full-service lab that provides tailored interpretation and a consultative approach to deliver measurable results. Colleen Villanueva has a…
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Tentamus donates to Berlin animal shelter
The analysis, safety and quality of animal feed is not just a service for the laboratories of the Tentamus Group, but a matter of the heart. Therefore, the team around the CEO’s Abgar Barseyten and Dr. Jochen P. Zoller has decided to donate to the Animal Welfare Association for Berlin (Tierschutzverein für Berlin). The Tentamus Group would like to support the association in order to provide medical care, nursing and food for the animals even in times of a pandemic. The Berlin animal shelter has been caring for animals in need for 180 years and is financed almost exclusively by donations. Tentamus has therefore decided to donate 1,000 euros for…
