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New Contact Plates with Innovative Condensation Control Design

PMM is your partner for quality and safety

Environmental Monitoring EU GMP Annex 1 Locking Petri Dish Lids

14 Jan 2026

Condensation formation in plated culture media can be efficiently reduced but not completely eliminated. PMM has developed contact plates with an improved and innovative design that prevents condensation from dripping from the plates, making contact plates even safer and user-friendly.

Important Mycoplasma Updates! European Pharmacopoeia Mycoplasma Chapter Update

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Mycoplasma

14 Jan 2026

The Ph. Eur. Mycoplasmas chapter (2.6.7) updates, effective April 1, 2026, set new quality requirements and acceptance criteria for mycoplasma reference standards. Mycosafe^® offers compliant, ready-to-use solutions for accurate testing.

Webinar: Allergen Management Solutions for Food Manufacturing

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Allergens Food Safety Management System Foodborne Viruses

14 Jan 2026

Learn why allergen management matters and how high-sensitivity Allergeneye™ kits help food manufacturers monitor allergens, reduce risk, and support regulatory compliance through real-world case studies and expert insights

AMR Testing Modules and Surveillance with BIOMIC V3

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Digital Imaging

13 Jan 2026

Helping to combat the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance, BIOMIC V3 from Giles Scientific digitally reads, interprets, and records standard AMR tests. Current surveillance programs sponsored by the US-FDA and CDC rely on BIOMIC V3 systems.

48 Hour Sterility Testing for Faster Pharmaceutical Batch Release

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Bioluminescence Sterility Testing

13 Jan 2026

biotactical delivers a 48 hour rapid sterility test using ATP bioluminescence. It replaces 14 to 21 day compendial testing, shortens batch release timelines, reduces holding costs, and supports fast release of complex and short shelf life therapies including ATMPs.

New Handheld Decapper Boosts Speed and Consistency of 48-Format Tube Handling

Automation Sample Collection

13 Jan 2026

Azenta Life Sciences has introduced the IntelliXcap™ M6 Semi-Automated Handheld Screw Cap Decapper, designed for 48-format external thread screw cap tubes. Allowing users to decap or recap an entire column of tubes quickly while ensuring sample integrity.

Microzone Introduces Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR Assays for Poultry Disease Detection

Image showing Microzone Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR assays for NDV H9N2 and IBV

Avian Influenza Newcastle Disease Quantitative PCR (qPCR)

12 Jan 2026

Microzone has launched the Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR assay range for the detection of NDV, H9N2 and IBV. Designed for poultry disease surveillance, the assays offer reliable molecular detection in a 100-reaction kit format.

Reference Standards Improve AAV Production

Adeno-associated virus (AAV)

12 Jan 2026

Amsbio announces a new range of well characterized Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) reference standards that enable researchers to significantly improve their AAV production processes.

Optimize Cell Therapy Safety with PCR Testing Insights

Mycoplasma Sterility Testing

07 Jan 2026

Enhance cell therapy safety with precise PCR solutions. Achieve rapid detection, regulatory compliance, and improved quality control efficiency.

Automating Quality Control Testing for Radiopharmaceutical Production

Radiopharmaceutical product QC test and release using Growth Direct results in as little as 1 day

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Contract Development Manufacturing Organisation Custom Quality Controls

07 Jan 2026

Radiopharmaceuticals have extremely short shelf lives, require strict aseptic processes, and expose analysts to radiation, making traditional microbiological tests slow, risky, and difficult. Watch the webinar to discover how Growth Direct® technology accelerates TTR and improves reliability.

Join Us at the 4th International Beverages Quality Conference 2026

Event organiser Predictive Microbiology

07 Jan 2026

Join us at the 4th international beverages quality conference 2026 in Lyon the 03rd March 2026 - Join thought leaders, experts, and professionals from across all other the world to share best practices and discuss the future of the Beverages Industry.

Reliable PCR Testing for all Five Hepatitis Viruses with a Single Workflow

Hepatitis PCR

07 Jan 2026

New from altona Diagnostics, the AltoStar® HDV RT-PCR Kit 1.5 (CE-IVD), is a new PCR test for the detection and quantification of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) specific RNA in human EDTA plasma and serum.

Charles River Laboratories and TerraCycle Expand Lab-Grade Plastic Recycling to 9 Markets

Endotoxin Sustainability

06 Jan 2026

Charles River and TerraCycle are expanding the Endosafe® Cartridge Recycling Program to nine markets after a successful beta, giving labs a validated way to recycle used Endosafe cartridges.

Precision PCR for Cervical Cancer Elimination

BioPerfectus seamless HPV detection from home to lab

HPV PCR

06 Jan 2026

BioPerfectus' seamless "Home to Lab" solution features EZicare Pad, an innovative self-sampling solution; a HPV genotyping Real Time PCR kit; and the SAW-96 Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System, which together are accelerating the global elimination of cervical cancer.

50 Years of Culturing Innovation

Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Environments Workstations

05 Jan 2026

Don Whitley Scientific are celebrating their 50th anniversary - a milestone marking five decades of anaerobic innovation, automated microbiology solutions, and global scientific partnerships.

vermicon AG Integrate Luminultra's 2nd Generation ATP

ATP Testing

17 Dec 2025

vermicon AG is enhancing its microbiological monitoring in the DACH region by partnering with Luminultra. This collaboration integrates Luminultra’s 2nd Generation ATP® Technology, allowing for rapid quantification of microbial cell counts alongside vermicon's VIT® gene probe technology.

INTEGRA Biosciences Continues Partnership with CleanHub to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Liquid Handling Microplastics Sustainability

17 Dec 2025

INTEGRA Biosciences continues its partnership with CleanHub to combat plastic pollution. With over 2 billion people lacking access to adequate waste management, plastic waste enters the ocean at alarming rates, harming marine life and potentially affecting food safety through microplastics.

Ensure Water Quality with Bio-Rad Innovative Solutions

Chromogenic Media Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR)

15 Dec 2025

Download Bio-Rad Laboratories' comprehensive Water Safety and Quality Reference Guide here to learn more about innovative and alternative methods based on technologies such as chromogenic media and real-time PCR.

Detect the Invisible: New ATP and Protein Residue Detection Solutions from ProGnosis Biotech

Prognosis Biotech sampling devices for hygiene monitoring

ATP Testing Hygiene Monitoring

15 Dec 2025

ProGnosis Biotech’s new hygiene monitoring solutions combine ultra-sensitive ATP tests with targeted protein residue detection, helping hospitals, labs and food producers verify cleaning in seconds and ensure hygiene control beyond visual checks alone.

myLIMS Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

LIMS

15 Dec 2025

myLIMS achieves ISO 27001 certification, strengthening its position as a secure and enterprise-ready LIMS platform

Redefining Bacillus cereus Testing: An Innovative Solution for Today’s Challenges

Bacillus cereus

10 Dec 2025

Join Neogen^® for a webinar focusing on Bacillus cereus Testing. Neogen is driving innovation in Bacillus cereus testing with the ISO-validated Neogen Petrifilm^®Bacillus cereus Count Plate. Register today for your free place.

Assess Susceptibility of Enterobacterales With US FDA-cleared Sulopenem Disc SPM 2µg

E. coli Klebsiella MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration

09 Dec 2025

Addressing the critical need for accurate sulopenem resistance detection in clinical microbiology labs, this antibiotic disc enables informed treatment decisions for patients with complicated urinary tract infections and complicated intra-abdominal infections caused by susceptible Enterobacterales.

Waterborne Pathogens: Rapid Detection Solutions - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Rapid detection solutions for water borne pathogens

Special Focus Coliforms Cryptosporidium/Giardia

09 Dec 2025

Discover the latest developments in the detection and identification of waterborne pathogens in this rapidmicrobiology special focus. Expect cutting-edge research from our new journal club, product updates, and relevant events.

Journal Club Spotlights on Best Legionella pneumophila Test and Cryptosporidium Surveillance

Journal Club on Legionella Testing and Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium/Giardia Legionella pneumophila

09 Dec 2025

Read about a recent study comparing ISO 11731:2017 culture techniques for detecting Legionella in hospital hot-water samples. Which one came out best? Also, a validated, field-ready molecular toolkit for integrated monitoring of protozoan pathogens within the water–soil–plant–food nexus.

From weeks to days: Transforming Legionella Control with Rapid Culture-based Detection

Legionella pneumophila Legionella spp.

08 Dec 2025

Rapid culture-based Legionella methods keep CFU/L and viable-cell focus of culture while cutting time-to-result from 7–14 days to just a couple days, enabling faster remediation checks, more responsive water safety plans, and truly proactive risk management.

Boost Bioburden Testing Efficiency with an ISPE Award-winning Automated Solution!

Merck automated bioburden system for enhanced QC efficiency

Automation Bioburden

02 Dec 2025

As pharmaceutical companies aim to boost QC productivity and data integrity, Merck’s fully automated bioburden testing solution, developed in cooperation with leading partners, has been honored as “Best QC Automation Application 2025” by the ISPE.

Accelerate Pseudomonas aeruginosa Testing

Pseudomonas Pseudomonas aeruginosa

28 Nov 2025

For bottled water, swift and precise microbial testing plays a vital role in safeguarding consumer health and preserving brand reputation. Bio-Rad's RAPID'P.aeruginosa chromogenic medium provides fast, validated detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa within 22 hours, without the need for confirmation.

PCR Biosystems Launches Lyo-Ready Inhibitor-Tolerant Reagents for qPCR and RT-qPCR Workflows

Inhibitor-Tolerant Reagents Quantitative PCR (qPCR)

26 Nov 2025

PCR Biosystems has launched Lyo-Ready Inhibitor-Tolerant reagents, bringing its powerful inhibitor-tolerant chemistry into lyophilisation-ready reagents for molecular diagnostics. The new mixes enable stable, ambient-temperature assays in challenging sample types like blood and saliva.

Prevent Viral Outbreaks: Rapid Norovirus and Hepatitis A Detection Kit

Hepatitis A Norovirus

26 Nov 2025

Detect Norovirus and Hepatitis A simultaneously in water and food samples. Save time and ensure ISO 15216 compliance with this rapid, all-in-one multiplex PCR kit.

EP 2.6.7 Revision: Compliant Mycoplasma Testing for Biopharma and ATMPs

Mycoplasma Quantitative PCR (qPCR)Real-Time PCR

25 Nov 2025

New EP 2.6.7 (12.2) recognizes NAT as equivalent to culture-based methods for mycoplasma testing. Minerva Biolabs’ Venor® Mycoplasma qPCR and 100GC® Standards deliver fully compliant, sensitive, and validated NAT solutions for reliable mycoplasma detection.

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