Following EFSA scientific opinion publication on the “Persistence of microbiological hazards in food & feed production and processing environment”, we sat together with scientific experts from bioMérieux and Kersia to understand the implication of this publication on the daily work of the food industry and how we can assist you in going beyond this scientific opinion.

Following EFSA scientific opinion publication on the “Persistence of microbiological hazards in food & feed production and processing environment”, we sat together with scientific experts from bioMérieux and Kersia to understand the implication of this publication on the daily work of the food industry and how we can assist you in going beyond this scientific opinion.

✅ David TOMAS bioMérieux and Catherine PELLETIER Mérieux NutriSciences

Exclusive webinar on the newly published ISO 7218:2024, Microbiology of the Food Chain — General Requirements and Guidance for Microbiological Examinations. This updated standard introduces new concepts, requirements, and guidance essential for microbiological analysis. It's a critical tool for ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and for implementing good laboratory practices, with multiple references to other relevant ISO standards.

✅ A co-hosted webinar by bioMérieux and Campden BRI. 

Insightful webinar on understanding alternative methods validation for microbiological testing of food. Speakers: Suzanne Jordan, Molecular Methods Manager at Campden BRI & David Tomas-Fornes, Associate Director Scientific Affairs at bioMérieux

✅ Come and sit with experts on cleaning and sanitation from Kersia and environmental monitoring & microbiology from bioMérieux to discover how innovation can help you improve your hygienic and testing standards. We are thrilled to announce an upcoming trilogy of webinars.

 

✅ This series will feature leading experts who will share their insights and practical advice on maintaining and enhancing environmental standards within the food sector.

✅ Greg Jones, Microbiology Training Specialist at Campden BRI, will cover the ISO 7218 standard requirements for laboratory set-up, kit calibration, personnel training, processing of samples and reading results (with a particular focus on counting plate results). 

✅  For the second part, bioMérieux’s David Tomas Fornes will take us through new and alternative methods – along with the fundamentals of validating such methods as per ISO 16140 part 2. 

✅Discover the latest trends and innovations in Molecular Testing.

✅Learn about the potential cost savings and efficiency improvements that rapid results can bring

✅Learn the range of applications for this PCR real-time pathogen detection solution

✅Discover how this system can decrease cross-contamination risk 

Improve your quality program with game-changing solutions and advanced genomic approaches for detecting and eradicating beer spoilers in your production environment.

Introducing our latest innovative solution for Food Safety Quality Control - BIOBALL LUMINATE 2.0 BIOBALL^® LUMINATE 2.0 is a small, water-soluble ball containing an accurate and precise number of microorganisms, with a low standard deviation compared to serial dilution. 

Our game-changing solution for the detection of the Alicyclobacillus producers of Guaiacol within a day, GENE-UP® PRO ACB will be presented based on the example of BCN Rsearch Laboratories.

Replay the 3 sessions animated and attended by thought leaders, experts and professionals from across Europe to share best practices and discuss the future of the dairy industry in a highly competitive market.

The forthcoming ISO 16140 Part 3 standard concerns the protocol for the verification of reference methods and validated alternative methods in a single laboratory. Isabelle DESFORGES and Dr Nicolas NGUYEN VAN LONG will explain the expected official release of the new ISO 16140-3 standard, its scope, its impact and relevance to a laboratory, the transition guide.

Australia is a major global exporter of beef products exporting more than 70% of products to a range of markets including China, Japan, Korea and the USA. Many of Australia’s export markets have market access regulations that require Australian producers to test beef products for the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

SALMONELLA IN RAW FISH FILLETS: WHY DO WE NOT CONSIDER IT A FOOD SAFETY HAZARD? Salmonella is routinely considered a potential food safety hazard in farmed prawns/shrimps but not for farmed fish. Contaminated whole fish and processed portions can cross-contaminate equipment and premises even when the end product will be cooked prior to consumption. Now, more fish species are being used in minimally “processed” recipes (e.g. ceviche & poke) beyond traditional sashimi species.

Dr. Collin reviews the evaluation and selection of rapid pathogen detection tests for quality and safety in dairy manufacturing operations.

Our presenter discusses a recent epidemiological investigation into listeria outbreaks in Australian rockmelons in the context of high-profile listeria outbreaks around the world in 2018.