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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…
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Tentamus spendet an Tierheim Berlin
Die Analytik, Sicherheit und Qualität von Tierfutter ist für die Labore der Tentamus Group nicht nur ein Service, sondern eine Herzensangelegenheit. Daher hat sich das Team um die CEO’s Abgar Barseyten und Dr. Jochen P. Zoller dazu entschlossen an den Tierschutzverein für Berlin zu spenden. Die Tentamus Group möchte den Verein unterstützen, um auch in Zeiten einer Pandemie für die medizinische Versorgung, Pflege und Futter der Tiere zu sorgen. Das Berliner Tierheim kümmert sich seit 180 Jahren um Tiere in Not und finanziert sich nahezu ausschließlich aus Spenden. Tentamus hat sich somit entschlossen zum Wohl der Tiere 1.000 Euro zu spenden. „Auch abseits unserer Untersuchungen im Bereich Pet Food möchten…
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TentaMedix extends its GMP portfolio
TentaMedix GmbH is pleased to announce the extension of its GMP relevant testing portfolio. Already in the year 2019, TentaMedix GmbH received the official certificate of recognition from the ZLG and the listing as an officially recognised testing laboratory for medical devices in accordance with the requirements of Directives 93/42/EEC, 90/385/EEC, and DIN ISO/IEC 17025 for biological and microbiological testing of medical devices. The extension of the GMP compliant portfolio now also includes the methods already accredited by ZLG for in vitro testing for bacterial endotoxins using the Limulus amebocyte lysate test (LAL; Ph. Eur. 2.6.14; methods C & D) as well as detection for pyrogens using the monocyte activation…
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Die TentaMedix GmbH erweitert ihr GMP Portfolio
Die TentaMedix GmbH freut sich über die Erweiterung des GMP Portfolios. Bereits 2019 erhielt die TentaMedix GmbH die offizielle Anerkennungsurkunde der ZLG und die Listung als offiziell anerkanntes Prüflaboratorium für Medizinprodukte gemäß den Vorgaben der Richtlinien 93/42 EWG, 90/385/EWG und DIN ISO/IEC 17025 für biologische und mikrobiologische Prüfungen von Medizinprodukten. Die Erweiterung des Portfolios beinhaltet nun auch die bereits von der ZLG akkreditierten Methoden für die invitro-Testung auf bakterielle Endotoxine mit Hilfe des Limulus-Amöbozyten-Lysat-Tests (LAL; Ph. Eur. 2.6.14; Methode C & D) sowie den Nachweis auf Pyrogene mit Hilfe des Monozyten-Aktivierungs-Tests (MAT; Ph. Eur. 2.6.30) für Arzneimittel gemäß GMP-Vorgaben. Der Geschäftsführer Dr. Dominik Herzog sagte dazu: „Die Erweiterung der GMP relevanten Prüfungen ist eine…
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Megsan Labs Pvt Ltd notified as cGMP Compliant by Health Canada
Megsan Labs is delighted about the receipt of the GMP Compliance Notification from Health Canada. Based on the assessment of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) evidence available for the inspection conducted by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) at Megsan Labs from 29 Oct 2019 to 01 Nov 2019, Health Canada has announced that Megsan is now a cGMP compliant foreign building with Division 2 of the Food and Drug Regulations. “Our efforts at strengthening our capabilities have taken specific focus over the last few years. We have made significant progress in improvement of Quality Systems that enabled us broad, compliance and affordable contract testing services to customers. We…
