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Non-targeted analysis – Beginning of a new era?
Is my olive oil really from Italy? Or does my honey contain any sugar syrup? Or my paprika any colorants? In the past, so-called targeted analyses were used to answer these questions. Targeted means, that only one or few parameters of known identity, i.e. a known substance like a sudan dye, was analyzed. The drawback of this approach is, that you can only detect the substance that you are targeting. If that substance is not present in your sample but maybe other substances that point to some kind of adulteration do occur, then you won’t be able to detect those unless you are specifically searching for them. That is why…
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A new company is joining the Tentamus Group in Italy!
Tentamus Group is proud to welcome ISEMED Srl to its international network of laboratories and service providers. ISEMED, based in Imola (BO), Italy, provides consulting services for medical devices, in vitro diagnostic medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics on the European and international market. ISEMED experienced and trusted partner to its customers, supporting its customers’ technical, economic, commercial, and regulatory development in the main economic regions, worldwide. “Our goal is to provide Italian Companies the greatest possible technical and regulatory competence and an effective support for the development of the international market of medical devices, IVD, cosmetics, biocidal products. We help Companies to establish regulatory strategies in order to avoid the…
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KEYBIO successfully audited following its move in La Ciotat
For more than 30 years, KEYBIO has always made sure to keep its values centered on expertise, transparency of methods, information and customer care at the forefront. KEYBIO, a laboratory entirely dedicated to microbiology, operates in the Healthcare (Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals), Cosmetics and Biocides sectors. At the end of 2021, the laboratory moved to a new state-of-the art facility of more than 2000 sqm located in La Ciotat with modern and efficient technical platforms to meet changing regulations and customer demands. KEYBIO is delighted to announce that the new laboratory was successfully audited by COFRAC (the French accreditation committee) and inspected by ANSM (French National Agency for the Safety…
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KEYBIO a été audité avec succès après son déménagement à La Ciotat
Depuis sa création il y a 30 ans, KEYBIO a toujours veillé à respecter ses valeurs centrées sur l’expertise, la transparence des méthodes, l’information et l’écoute client. Laboratoire entièrement voué à la microbiologie, KEYBIO intervient dans les secteurs de la Santé (Dispositifs Médicaux et Produits Pharmaceutiques), de la Cosmétique et des Biocides. Fin 2021, le laboratoire a été transféré sur un nouveau site de plus de 2000 m² à La Ciotat disposant d’un plateau technique moderne et performant permettant de répondre à l’évolution des réglementations et aux demandes clients. Le nouveau laboratoire a été audité par le COFRAC et inspecté par l’ANSM et la FDA. En parallèle KEYBIO a déposé…
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Malolactic & Biogenic Amines: Organoleptic alterations of wine
Malolactic Fermentation (MLF) is the result of the metabolic activity of lactic bacteria present in wine which perform an enzymatic decarboxylation of malic acid into lactic acid and carbon dioxide. The lactic bacteria involved belong to four genera: Oenococcus, Leuconostoc, Lactobacillus and Pediococcus. The products of MLF include lactic acid and subsequently molecules which describe the scent of butter, yogurt and hazelnut. MLF can be metabolically divided into three very specific phases: Cell development: the bacterium begins to develop 1st phase: the bacterium uses malic acid transforming it into lactic acid 2nd phase: the bacteria use citric acid as an energy source, producing diacetyl The chemical-physical parameters that regulate the…
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Tentamus Group strengthens DACH-region with new finance manager
The Tentamus Group welcomes Mr. Stefan Lüdtge as new Finance Manager for the DACH-region. Mr. Lüdtge started on June 01, 2022 and will be primarily responsible for finance and the strategic development of the regions Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the future. Stefan Lüdtge was born in Ludwigsfelde in 1987 and studied business administration. Lutz Lehmann, Country Manager DACH-region of Tentamus Group is delighted: "Stefan Lüdtge will support us with his expertise in group accounting and more than 10 years of experience in renowned companies and contribute an important part to the growth of Tentamus Group in Germany, Austria and Switzerland." "From now on, I am looking forward to being…
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Tentamus Group verstärkt DACH-Region mit neuem Finance Manager
Die Tentamus Group begrüßt Herrn Stefan Lüdtge als neuen Finance Manager für die DACH-Region. Herr Lüdtge startete am 01. Juni 2022 und wird zukünftig vornehmlich den Bereich Finanzen und die strategische Weiterentwicklung der Regionen Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz verantworten. Stefan Lüdtge wurde 1987 in Ludwigsfelde geboren und ist studierter Betriebswirt. Lutz Lehmann, Country Manager DACH-Region der Tentamus Group ist erfreut: „Stefan Lüdtge wird uns mit seiner Expertise im Konzernrechnungswesen und mehr als 10-jährigen Erfahrung in renommierten Unternehmen zur Seite stehen und einen wichtigen Part zum Wachstum der Tentamus Group in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz beitragen.“ „Ich freue mich von nun an Teil der Tentamus Group zu sein und den…
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Minerva Scientific introduces matrine and oxymatrine testing of honey
There have been four EU RASSF alerts concerning detectable levels of the pesticides oxymatrine and matrine in Chinese honey within the past 12 months, with most of these alerts relating specifically to Chinese Acacia honey. There was also a product recall of retail Acacia honey containing ‘high’ levels of oxymatrine in France in August last year. Matrine and oxymatrine are both commercially available as pesticide formulations with wide-ranging properties. The compounds are naturally occurring plant alkaloids also known to be present in significant concentrations in the flowers and other plant material of Sophora flavescens, a shrub-like tree growing extensively in some regions of China. The trees are reported to be…
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Erfolgreiche Inspektion unserer drei Tentamus Pharma & Med Deutschland Standorte
Die Tentamus Pharma & Med Deutschland GmbH freut sich, Ihnen mitteilen zu können, dass die im September 2021 gegründete Tentamus Pharma & Med Deutschland GmbH (TPMD) an allen drei Laborstandorten von den lokalen GMP-Behörden erfolgreich inspiziert worden ist. Damit ist ein nahtloser Übergang der GMP Genehmigung sichergestellt. Die TPMD ging aus der Fusion der drei Labore BLS-Analytik GmbH (Columbiastraße 14, 97688 Bad Kissingen), der TentaMedix GmbH (Am Hubengut 3, 76149 Karlsruhe) und der DSIpharm (Würzburger Straße 3, 26121 Oldenburg) hervor. Obwohl die Re-Auditierung durch die Behörden mit viel Aufwand verbunden ist, zeigen sich Herr Dr. Asche sowie Herr Dr. Herzog, beide Geschäftsführer der TPMD, zufrieden. Dr. Asche ist überzeugt „Der…
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Fumigants – more of a curse than a blessing? Are there alternatives?
The use of ethylene oxide in cereal products and spices repeatedly leads to massive recalls in the international trade. Due to the strict requirements regarding phytosanitary import controls, fumigants are currently the only effective alternative to prevent the introduction and spread of pests from importing countries. Thus, fumigation of containers for shipment, as well as fumigation of warehouses is a common practice. The fumigants methyl bromide, ethylene oxide and phosphine are primarily used because of their effectiveness in pest control. The use of methyl bromide as a fumigant has no longer been permitted in the EU since 2010. The use of ethylene oxide is also only possible to a limited…
