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PiCA is now part of the Tentamus Group
We are pleased to announce that PiCA Prüfinstitut Chemische Analytik GmbH in Berlin is now part of the Tentamus Group. This acquisition significantly strengthens our analytical capabilities in the field of migration analysis, especially for Food Contact Materials (FCM). PiCA will become the central competence center for migration analyses within the Tentamus Group. These analyses are crucial for the safety of food packaging, as they ensure that no harmful or undesirable substances migrate from the packaging materials into the food. In addition to services in the area of food contact materials, PiCA also offers special analyses for valuable and undesirable ingredients for consumer goods, food, cosmetics, and other material samples…
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PiCA gehört ab sofort zur Tentamus Group
Wir freuen uns, bekanntzugeben, dass die PiCA Prüfinstitut Chemische Analytik GmbH in Berlin ab sofort zur Tentamus Group gehört. Diese Akquisition stärkt unsere analytischen Fähigkeiten im Bereich der Migrationsanalytik insbesondere für Food Contact Materials (FCM), erheblich. PiCA wird das zentrale Kompetenzzentrum für Migrationsanalysen innerhalb der Tentamus Group. Diese Analysen sind entscheidend für die Sicherheit von Lebensmittelverpackungen, da sie sicherstellen, dass keine schädlichen oder unerwünschten Substanzen aus den Verpackungsmaterialien in die Lebensmittel übergehen. Neben Dienstleistungen im Bereich der Lebensmittelkontaktmaterialien bietet PiCA auch spezielle Untersuchungen auf wertgebende und unerwünschte Inhaltsstoffe für Bedarfsgegenstände, Lebensmittel, Kosmetika und sonstige Materialproben wie z.B. Kunststoffe, Farben und Klebstoffe an. Weiterhin unterstützt PiCA ihre Kunden durch individuelle Spezialanalytiklösungen…
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TentaConsult Pharma & Med erhält ISO 9001:2015 Zertifizierung für den Standort Münster
TentaConsult Pharma & Med, ein führendes Beratungsunternehmen für Regulatory Affairs und Qualitätsmanagement in den Bereichen Pharma, Medizinprodukte, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel und Kosmetika, freut sich bekannt zu geben, dass der Standort Münster erfolgreich die ISO 9001:2015 Zertifizierung erhalten hat. Diese prestigeträchtige Zertifizierung unterstreicht unser Engagement für herausragende Qualität und kontinuierliche Prozessoptimierung, wobei wir stets die Zufriedenheit unserer Kunden in den Mittelpunkt stellen. Bereits am 17. April 2023 wurde unser Standort in München, Planegg, nach den strengen Kriterien der ISO 9001:2015 rezertifiziert. Im Rahmen des diesjährigen Überwachungs- und Erweiterungsaudits haben wir nun auch die Zertifizierung für unseren Standort in Münster erhalten. Die ISO 9001:2015 Norm ist weltweit als Maßstab für Qualitätsmanagementsysteme anerkannt und garantiert,…
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Precision Analysis — A Tentamus Company Expands Capabilities in Vibrio Testing!
Vibrio is a bacteria commonly found in warm, salty, coastal waters. It is often associated with contaminated water and shellfish, leading to gastrointestinal illnesses when consumed. Shellfish, particularly oysters, are filter feeders and can become contaminated with Vibrio from the surrounding water. Consumption of raw or undercooked contaminated shellfish can result in gastrointestinal illness. Rising Concerns In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of gastrointestinal illness cases caused by Vibrio species. Several factors contribute to this rise: Global Warming: Increasing global temperatures have resulted in warmer waters, creating more favourable conditions for Vibrio to thrive. Demographic Changes: Population growth and an increase in tourism in…
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Frank Barsch takes over the position of Managing Director at bilacon GmbH
bilacon GmbH, a leading company in the field of food and feed analysis, announces that Frank Barsch has taken over the position of Managing Director from Mr. Abgar Barseyten as of May 1, 2024. Together with Karsten Ott, he will now lead the company, focusing in particular on commercial and strategic development. With an impressive professional career and more than 30 years of experience in various management positions, Frank Barsch brings extensive expertise to the management of bilacon. Over the past 20 years, Mr. Barsch has held various management positions at SGS and Eurofins, including managing director of various Eurofins companies (Berlin, Leipzig, Braunschweig). His wide-ranging experience extends not only…
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Frank Barsch übernimmt die Geschäftsführerposition bei der bilacon GmbH
Die bilacon GmbH, ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelanalytik, gibt bekannt, dass Frank Barsch die Position des Geschäftsführers von Herrn Abgar Barseyten zum 1. Mai 2024 übernommen hat. Zusammen mit Karsten Ott wird er nun das Unternehmen leiten und sich dabei insbesondere auf die kommerzielle und strategische Entwicklung konzentrieren. Mit einer beeindruckenden beruflichen Laufbahn und mehr als 30 Jahren Erfahrung in verschiedenen leitenden Positionen bringt Frank Barsch eine umfangreiche Expertise in die Geschäftsführung von bilacon ein. In den letzten 20 Jahren war Herr Barsch in unterschiedlichen Managementpositionen bei SGS und Eurofins tätig, unter anderem als Geschäftsführer unterschiedlicher Eurofins Gesellschaften (Berlin, Leipzig, Braunschweig). Seine vielseitige Erfahrung erstreckt sich…
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Veltia Labs for Lifes offers integrated services at the Touristic Sector
"Your Life’s Quality, Our Top Priority" is our motto, and it reflects our commitment to continuously evolve and improve our services across all the sectors we serve. The Tourism Sector is one of our rapidly growing areas of focus. Following the establishment of our laboratory in Crete two years ago, we have expanded with a new facility on the island of Rhodes this year, primarily dedicated to serving the needs of the tourism industry. In 2024, we successfully created a network spanning the entire country of Greece, providing comprehensive solutions for both consultancy and analysis to the HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Café/Catering) sector. Our Crete-based laboratory offers chemical and microbiological…
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Biophenols in Olive Oil
Biophenols in olive oil are natural chemical compounds with antioxidant properties that offer numerous health benefits. These compounds include simple phenols, such as tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol, and complex phenolic compounds such as oleuropein and ligustroside. An important indicator of oil quality and its health benefits is the concentration of these compounds in olive oil. Their concentration can be mainly influenced by: The quality of the extraction process; The variety of olives used; The degree of ripeness of the olives; The storage method and freshness of the product. In Italy, the minimum concentration of biophenols in extra virgin olive oils is regulated in most territorial production specifications to guarantee maximum product…
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The Development of new Methods to Screen Novel Plant Fungicides and Plant Defence Inducers
Crop protection is fundamental to food security and farmers are under increased pressure to find effective ways of control. Plant disease control of fungal pathogens relies heavily on the use of fungicides. Depending on the fungicide’s mode of action, repeated fungicide applications may lead to resistance development. At the same time, public concern on the use of fungicides and its impact on environment and health is on the rise worldwide. There is an increasing interest in the use of biological control fungicides and plant defense inducers. Biological control fungicides include multiple product classes, such as microorganisms and natural plant extracts with multiple modes of action. Plant defense inducers activate the…
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Mark Phillips joins Tentamus as Chief Information & Technology Officer
Recognizing the crucial role of information technology in driving our future success, Tentamus is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Phillips as our new Chief Information & Technology Officer (CIO/CTO). Mark Phillips brings over 25 years of extensive experience in shaping transformational strategies across a diverse range of industries. His impressive career includes significant tenures at renowned companies such as EMI, Kantar, and Unilabs. In addition, his advisory work further solidifies his reputation as a thought leader in the field of information technology and digital transformation. As the new CIO/CTO, Mark Phillips will join the Tentamus Executive Leadership Team, where his wealth of knowledge will be instrumental in driving…
