http://www.aeschemunex.com/ Latest News from The Rapid Microbiology Company http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/discover-aes-biomerieux-online-food-catalogue,72.html Discover the e-catalogue 2013 for Food Microbiology: Online Food catalogue     Tue, 28 May 2013 12:07:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/discover-biomerieux-veterinary-diagnostic-solution-wavld,71.html Pioneering DiagnosticsA world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for 50 years, bioMérieux is present in more than 150 countries through 41 subsidiaries and a large network of distributors. In 2012, the Company launched a new veterinary diagnostics activity with the aim of developing solutions to combat animal diseases and zoonoses while contributing to the prudent use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine.From June 5 to 8, 2013, the bioMérieux veterinary diagnostics will attend the16th International Symposium of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (WAVLD) in Berlin. Visit us at our booth #02, and discover our complete microbiology offer, from manual to full automated solution.For more information, contact us at veterinary@biomerieux.com  Tue, 28 May 2013 11:13:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/bacara-chromogenic-media-now-fda-bam-included,41.html We are pleased to announce that the FDA BAM (Bacteriological Analytical Manual) Bacillus Chapter 14 has been updated with the inclusion of BACARATM for the detection and enumeration of Bacillus cereus in food samples.  BACARATM is a proprietary chromogenic selective and differential agar: Promotes the growth and identification of B. cereus Inhibits the growth of background flora Replaces MYP agar thanks to improved selectivity and faster results Allows easy reading: typical colonies are pink-orange surrounded by a zone of precipitation Permits identification of all species from the B.cereus group   More information, FDA publication : see BACARA product page   Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:29:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/schmallenberg-virus-detection-new-pcr-kit-validated,40.html A new kit validated by the French Reference Laboratory (ANSES Maisons-Alfort) and available with the product code ADI491 This test allows the detection of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) from ovine, bovine and caprine samples. Ready-to-use PCR kit Shelflife: 12 months at -20 °C Simple protocol   More information on ADIAGENE website Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:18:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/new-production-facilities-for-chemunex-reagents,37.html   AES CHEMUNEX has completed the installation of its new controlled environment production facilities for CHEMUNEX rapid microbiology analyzers reagents. 14 new ISO 6 to ISO 8 clean rooms are dedicated to the production of flow and solid phase cytometry reagents in full compliance with highest Quality Assurance criteria.   Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:08:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/campylobacter-enumeration-iso-16140-validation-for-casa-method,35.html CASA alternative method for the enumeration of Campylobacter received ISO 16140, validation for the following application areas: meat products and environmental samples.  CASA method is simple and economical (use of only one plate per dilution). The high selectivity of the medium CASA allows a strong inhibition of interfering flora. Reading is simple (brick red colonies on a light background) and rapid confirmation by a simple latex agglutination test.  For more information, contact us Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:45:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/aoac-certification-for-aloa-one-day-method,34.html ALOA One day method has been granted Performance Tested MethodSM certification by AOAC-RI for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in selected food samples and detection of Listeria spp in selected food samples and environmental surface testing. Learn more about  ALOA Methods Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:37:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/iso-16140-validation-ibisa-method,33.html AES CHEMUNEX is pleased to announce the ISO 16140 Validation of IBISA Method for the detection of Salmonella in food and environmental samples.   For more info on IBISA method, click here Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:24:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/screening-for-multi-resistant-coli-including-coli-o104-h4-strain,32.html   AES CHEMUNEX presents an alternative protocol for ESBL-E. coli, including the O104:H4 strain, at the origin of the present outbreak in Germany. This protocol is easy to carry out: one enrichment step in BPW at 37°C during 24h, followed by an isolation on the SEMIA chromogenic plate to incubate at 37°C during 24h. Suspicious ESBL-E. coli form blue-green colonies on SEMIA.   The detection of the β-glucuronidase associated with the resistance to Ceftazidime give a high specificity to the medium. The use of an antibiotic mix greatly enhances the inhibition of the background flora and makes the reading and interpretation easy.     Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:34:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/presence-absence-test-yeast-mold-non-sterile-products,31.html A new CHEMUNEX protocol is now available for the P/A test of yeasts and molds in non-sterile products.Many advantages:Detection in 50 h (vs. 5-7 days with the traditional method)A simplified and robust protocolSensitivity: 10 microorganisms / g of productCompatibility with the P/A test Total Viable Count: Single sample volume for both protocol     For more information, see the Validation Report, available in the Download Area Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:11:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/sample-salmonella-result-19-hours-adiafood-salmonella-validated,30.html Following the ADIAFOOD Listeria monocytogenes Duplex kit validation, AES CHEMUNEX has just received the ISO 16140 validation for its ADIAFOOD Salmonella spp. Duplex kit. Based on the real-time PCR technology, this range of "ready to use" kits combines sensitivity, specificity and especially speed.   Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:22:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/bacara-culture-medium-received-iso-16140-validation,29.html BACARA, high selective chromogenic medium for Bacillus cereus enumeration in food samples, received ISO 16140 validation.   More information: BACARA Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:36:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/new-adiavet-prv-real-time-kit,28.html Adiagene is pleased to announce the availability of the new kit: ADIAVET® PRV Real Time:New real-time PCR kit for the detection of Aujeszky disease Virus(Pseudorabies Virus - PRV) Use & validations: - Detection of Pseudorabies Virus - Validated and approved by the AFSSA (french agency)- Meets validation criteria of National Reference Laboratory (NRL Ploufragan)Advantages : - Results in less than 4 hours- Duplex kit usable on nasal swab or tissues for swine, dogs and cats - Ready to use PCR mix Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:05:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/new-validation-for-listeria-spp-detection-according-iso16140-afnor-48h,25.html The ALOA One Day method has just been validated for Listeria spp detection. After validation for detection and numeration of Listeria monocytogenes in 2006, this extension of validation allows to propose a complete range of alternative methods for detection of listeria monocytogenes and others listeria species. Two new methods for listeria spp confirmation are available: A fast method in only 5 hours A cost efficient method in 24 hours.   All the Microbiology team from AES CHEMUNEX is available for further information.   Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:04:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/smasher-food-microbiology-blender-needs-only-15-seconds-per-sample,18.html SMASHER® Food Sample Blender needs only 15 seconds instead of 1 or 2 minutes! Evaluation of Smasher® blending performance Smasher®, the novel food sample paddle blender has been evaluated by the French agency for food safety in a comprehensive study on 150 samples with 2 main objectives:   1 - Test the contamination homogeneity of a chicken carcass in order to validate its use as a sample to make the comparative study between conventional and Smasher® blenders.   2 - Test the Smasher® at different blending durations vs. conventional blending device with homogeneously contaminated samples   The conclusion underlines Smasher's outstanding efficiency for the food sample microbial analysis preparation: " The results obtained from 150 samples for each condition showed that the Smasher® tested at 15 and 30 seconds blending times made it possible to obtain results similar to those of the conventional blender tested at a 60 second blending time. The statistical analyses made showed that the differences between the three blending times were not significant."   >>>Read more about Smasher amazing features for food microbiology sample preparation & Download the Study     About Smasher® Food Sample Blender It is a very long time since significant innovations have been introduced on paddle type lab blenders, but the introduction of the Smasher® has already been welcomed by many food microbiology laboratories. Thank to its patented SMASH effect, Smasher® first crushes the sample in record time and then automatically adjusts the speed to ensure a perfect homogenisation of the enrichment broth. In the case of difficult samples (hard or voluminous samples), Smasher® automatically resets the paddles position and retries powerfully several times. The operator doesn't need to reposition the blender bag. A particular attention has been taken to guaranteeing an efficient cleaning and disinfection. It has a leak proof chamber with integrated waste drawer. The blender can be tilted it back at 45° if required for improved access. A new improvement allows the user to remove the paddles within 2 seconds without any tools! - Last but not least, Smasher® is about 20 times quieter than all other bag blenders available on the market.     Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:13:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/iso-16140-validation-adiafood-monocytogenes-pcr-kit,20.html ADIAFOOD L.MONO PCR kit for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in food products received AFNOR ISO 16140 Validation.   More information on ADIAFOOD tests. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:20:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/gsk-parma-italy-manufacturing-site-receives-fda-approval-use-scan-rdi-system,15.html   GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Parma (Italy) manufacturing site receives FDA inspection and formal approval to use AES CHEMUNEX’s ChemScan RDI system as a part of a rapid microbiological in-process monitoring of a non sterile nasal spray product eliminating the need for end product microbial testing prior to release.   Read more Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:40:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/swine-influenza-h1n1-detection-with-the-new-adiavet-siv-kit,14.html ADIAGENE launches its new  ADIAVET SIV ( Swine Influenza Virus ) Real time kit for Swine Influenza type A detectionThis new  real time  PCR diagnostic  tool  is based on specific detection of M gene typical of all swine flu virus, including Influenza A / H1N1 virus, which may be spread from humans to pigs.                  Its use:                         > Confirmation of flu symptoms in pigs                  > Screening of negatives: allows to validate the absence of                  any Influenza virus during animals transfers     Its advantages:                               - Results in less than 4 hours                - Can be used on nasal swabs                - Ready-to-use mix                - Duplex kit                              - Storage and transport at -20°C   Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:13:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/sisley-uses-dilumat-4-for-samples-dilution,10.html The cosmetics manufacturers SISLEY uses a Dilumat 4 to automatically dilutes its samples prior to their microbiological analysis     Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:42:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/ysl-beaute-tests-presence-absence-yeasts-molds-real-time-with-chemunex-technology,9.html Yves Saint Laurent has worked for 5 years with CHEMUNEX technology. The D-Count technology has allowed the microbiology laboratory to release finishedproduct within 24hours on a TVC (Total Viable Count) Presence/Absence test.In order to improve the quality of raw material, a partnership has been established between Yves Saint Laurent and AES CHEMUNEX to develop a new protocol for yeast and molds detection. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:29:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/cargill-texturizing-solutions-uses-smasher,8.html “Our microbiology laboratory has chosen the Smasher® blenders for their very low noise level, ensuring a comfortable use and avoiding us using earing protection.Our choice criteria were also the automatically adjustable mixing speed, allowinggood sample dispersion, and the easy cleaning and disinfection.Then the ergonomic and innovating design of the Smasher® was the last argumentwhich helped us to make our decision.” Thierry Salvayre,Control Laboratory ManagerCargill Texturizing Solutions (50) - France   Learn more about the Smasher Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:21:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/jean-brient-group-optimises-sample-preparation-with-dilumat,7.html The Jean Brient group is present in the principal large supermarket chains (Système U, Leclerc, Carrefour, Casino, etc.) in France with its delicatessen and salted pork products. It employs over 250 people at its two sites in Ille-et-Vilaine (Antrain and Mordelles). Mrs RuffienLaboratory ManagerJean Brient - Mordelles (France) "The Dilumat® S: saving time to optimize the organization of the laboratory" "In our control laboratory, we analyse around 40 samples a day. They come from our various types of processed pork products, black puddings, roast pork, ham, pâté, etc. We also carry out environmental analyses. Previously, for the sample dilution stage, we used to use a manual method with ready-to-use glassbroth bottles.The disadvantages of this method lay in dealing with the glass: the possibility of breakage, the volume of the glass, and the cost of waste disposal. What's more, it took up a great deal of time, and the operation was very tedious (repetitive movements). Preparing the reagents (bottles) also used to be very time-consuming, compared with the ready-to-use bags, which also save us storage space and time spent putting them away. We were won over to the Dilumat® S because of it is convenience, its performance (for example, the dilution accuracy), the time it saves us - and above all, the end cost of the analysis using the Dilumat® S was veryattractive. We found it very easy to get used to it - we were up and running on our own right from Day 1. We're very satisfied with the Dilumat® S: it takes up very little bench space, it's simple to use (we use it with Dilubag® diluent bags) and program, and its automatic arm makes it very user-friendly. It saves us a very appreciable amount of time, as the fully automatic dilution lets us do ‘other things' at the same time. This has enabled us to reorganize things in the laboratory more efficiently. " Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:48:00 http://www.aeschemunex.com/news,13-n/european-validations-adiavet-btv-pcr-kit,13.html After the official validation of our ADIAVET BTV kit (cat nb. ADI352) by AFSSA-LERPAZ (France), and the european community Reference Laboratory (CRL, Pirbright, UK), we would like to inform you that the ADIAVET BTV kit has also obtained marketing authorizations in Germany (FLI), Belgium (CODA-CERVA) and Spain (validation by the reference Laboratory of Algete) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:51:00