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Tentacontrol ist zugelassene Kontrollstelle der Initiative Tierwohl
Die Initiative Tierwohl, getragen von der Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Tierwohls in der Nutztierhaltung mbH, plant schon jetzt die 3. Programmphase für 2021 bis 2023. Unternehmen und Verbände aus Ernährungswirtschaft und Lebensmittelhandel haben sich seit 2015 gemeinsam die Förderung einer tiergerechteren und nachhaltigeren Fleischerzeugung zum Ziel gesetzt. Mit der Entwicklung eines umfassenden Programms zur Förderung und Erfassung des Tierwohls auf der landwirtschaftlichen Produktionsebene bis zur Schlachtung und dem Betrieb der Initiative Tierwohl als Branchenlösung haben sie einen bedeutenden Schritt hin zu mehr Tierwohl in der Nutztierhaltung für Schwein und Geflügel geleistet. Tentacontrol GmbH ist mit dem Start der 1. Programmphase der Initiative Tierwohl in 2015 bei der Trägergesellschaft zur Förderung…
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Histology for detecting gelling agents, thickeners and stabilisers in meat-based products
The Laemmegroup Laboratory of Moncalieri (Italy) has been active in the field of histology since 2009. For about two years, the Laboratory has been providing food histology services for the compositional quality assessment of meat-based products – for instance, the detection of any residues deriving from previous food processing steps. In addition to this analytical service, the Laboratory has recently introduced a new method allowing to identify the presence of gelling agents, thickeners and stabilisers in meat-based products. Food additives listed in Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, and falling within codes E400 and E500, are used in the food industry for their gelling, thickening and stabilising properties. From a chemical point of…
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Why you should be testing for mycotoxin contamination
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi that contaminate commodities before, during, or after harvest and can have toxic effects in humans and animals. They are classed as secondary metabolites because they are not considered essential for the ‘primary’ purpose of growth and reproduction in fungi. Nevertheless, secondary metabolites have important roles, such as helping the fungus to invade plant tissue and as defence against insect predators or competing fungi. Of a vast range of secondary metabolites produced by fungi, only some are regarded as mycotoxins, and these can affect an array of food and feed, especially cereals, forages, grain, fruits, herbs, spices, nuts and manufactured products. Of most interest…
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Approval for COVID-19 Human Test – Tentamus Japan Laboratories
In these difficult days we are delighted to announce great news from Tentamus Japan. The laboratories are now approved for COVID-19 testing in humans. Tentamus Japan is already certified for testing of COVID-19 from surfaces, but now the laboratory is also approved for the more critical and essential test for COVID-19 in humans. The Tentamus Japan laboratory is certified for sampling, preparation, testing and reporting for coronavirus in human saliva. The sample is taken directly into a sample vial before transport to the laboratories for testing. Results can be delivered typically within 24 hours. The test samples are measured by the accurate PCR (polymerase chain reaction) method recognised by international…
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Paul Andrei wird neuer Vorsitzender des VUP
Ab 01.08.2020 bekleidet Paul Andrei das Amt des Vorsitzenden des VUP-Unternehmerkreis Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittel. Bereits im September 2019 ist Paul Andrei zum stellvertretenden Vorsitzenden des Unternehmerkreises gewählt worden. Er tritt nun die Nachfolge von Frank Kareth an, der berufsbedingt ausscheidet. Die Tentamus Gruppe gratuliert Paul Andrei herzlich zur neuen Position und Kompetenz beim VUP! Paul Andrei leitet als Geschäftsführer das BAV Institut in Offenburg, Deutschland. Das BAV Institut ist ein akkreditiertes Labor für die Prüfung von Lebensmitteln, Kosmetika und Arzneimitteln. Neben Laboranalysen berät und schult das BAV Institut seine Kunden auch rund um die Hygiene- und Qualitätskontrolle. Mehr Informationen finden Sie hier www.bav-institut.de. Über die Tentamus Group GmbH Die Tentamus Group…
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NEU „TentaSpeed L. mono“: Nachweis von Listeria spp. & Listeria monocytogenes in Lebensmitteln in 6h!
Mit der beim BAV INSTITUT neu entwickelten Schnellmethode „TentaSpeed L. mono“ können in Lebensmitteln niedrige Keimzahlen von Listeria spp. und/ oder L. monocytogenes innerhalb von nur 6h nachgewiesen werden. Das Verfahren wurde für verschiedene Lebensmittelgruppen, wie z.B. Fleisch- und Fischerzeugnisse, Milchprodukte und Käse, Salate, Feinkost- und Convenience-Produkte erfolgreich getestet. Die Nachweisgrenze liegt bei < 20 KbE/g. Der Nachweis der Bakterien basiert bei der neuen 6h-Schnellmethode „TentaSpeed L. mono“ wie bei der 24h-Methode auf der RT-PCR. Allerdings werden bei dieser Schnellmethode vor der Detektion mehrere Arbeitsschritte zur Aufkonzentration der Bakterien durchgeführt. Dem BAV INSTITUT ist hiermit ein Durchbruch gelungen, da erstmals Ergebnisse von Listeria spp. und Listeria monocytogenes in Lebensmitteln innerhalb weniger Stunden vorliegen. Haben Sie Fragen oder…
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NEW „TentaSpeed L. mono“: Testing for Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in food in 6h!
With the new rapid method "TentaSpeed L. mono", developed at the BAV INSTITUTE, low bacterial counts of Listeria spp. and/ or L. monocytogenes can be detected in food within only 6h. The process has been successfully tested for various food groups, such as meat and fish products, dairy products and cheese, salads, delicacies and convenience products. The detection limit is < 20 CFU/g. The detection of the bacteria in the new 6-hour rapid method "TentaSpeed L. mono" is based on RT-PCR as in the 24-hour method. However, in this rapid method several steps are carried out to concentrate the bacteria before detection. The BAV INSTITUTE has thus achieved a breakthrough, as for the first time results…
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Tentamus Watcher: Detecting & Monitoring Coronavirus in Wastewater
At Tentamus Group, we are happy to announce the launch of a new web tool capable of combining the results of the analysis of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in wastewater together with indicators of health evolution: TENTAMUS WATCHER. The software generates graphics and visual information about the evolution of the coronavirus in cities and municipalities. It also provides alerts of possible outbreaks. Therefore, the tool allows public authorities to anticipate and improve the decision making. The detection of mild or asymptomatic cases through wastewater testing has become a fundamental epidemiological tool for early warning of the presence of SARS-CoV-2, both at the present time and in possible outbreaks or second waves…
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Analysis of Phosphine in food and feed via Headspace-GC-PFPD
Tentamus Agriparadigma, Laboratory based in Ravenna (Italy), has been active for over 30 years in the analysis of pesticide residues in food and feed. In April 2020 the laboratory started a full revision of its method for the analysis of phosphine (phosphane and phosphide salts) in food and feed through the use of the most advanced instrumentation and the automation of all sensitive steps. Phosphine is one of the most widely used fumigants. EU legislation sets maximum residue limits for the sum of phosphine and phosphides in foodstuffs within a range of 0.01 to 0.7 mg/kg, depending on the commodity. Several methods have been described for the analysis of phosphine, but currently…
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Tentamus Group founds Pharma-Consulting Company
The Tentamus Group is expanding its business portfolio by launching a new company which will focus on consulting for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The new company TentaConsult Pharma & Med GmbH will have its headquarters in Münster, Germany, and will start its business as of today. Ralf Sibbing, who gained as the Managing Partner of a famous consultancy longstanding experience in the field, will join TentaConsult Pharma & Med as a co-shareholder and CEO. Going forward, TentaConsult will advise clients in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and dietary supplements. The services include in particular: Medical & Regulatory Affairs Quality Management Shouldering Responsibility The Managing Partner of TentaConsult Pharma &…
