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Insights From The Q Lab
In an era of evolving regulations and rapid innovation, trusted science makes all the difference. At Q Laboratories, we draw on decades of expertise to explore the latest developments in microbiology, analytical chemistry, and quality assurance, helping industry leaders make informed, confident decisions and deliver safer, higher-quality products to market.
Insights from the 2024 IAFP Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA
The 2024 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting, held in the vibrant city of Long Beach, CA, was a monumental event that brought together food safety professionals, researchers, and industry leaders from around the globe. This year’s conference…
Understanding The Fundamental Principles of the ST108 Standard
During the second half of 2023, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) published a new Standard called ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023. The Standard, replacing AAMI TIR34:2014/(R)2021 provides guidance to the medical device processing industry to effectively manage and maintain a water quality level…
A Microbiologist’s Guide to Method Verification: Applying the ISO 16140-3 Verification Standard to Food Safety Methods in Your Laboratory
It is quite common to hear the terms “validation” and “verification” used interchangeably amongst those of us who work in Food Safety and, up until the publication of ISO 16140-3, there was no globally accepted standard developed to help labs…
Proposed Compendial Approach to Testing for Burkholderia cepacia Complex (BCC)
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) published a new microbiology test method, USP <60> Tests for Burkholderia cepacia Complex, with an initial effective date of December 1, 2019. This was in response to numerous infections, and subsequent product recalls, linked to BCC species….
Navigating Microbial Contamination: The Importance of Organism Risk Assessment
Microbial contamination continues to be the leading cause of recalls of drug and cosmetic products, so, understandably, the first reaction to microbial recovery may be one of dread. However, as with most things in life, understanding what to do, and having…
Alternative Confirmation Strategy for Listeria Monocytogenes Provides Rapid Results
When it comes to food safety, timely confirmation of pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes is crucial for protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of the food supply chain. However, traditional confirmation methods often take between 3-7 days, leaving food producers uncertain when making…
