Life Technologies Corporation have expanded their global food safety portfolio with the worldwide distribution of the RT-qPCR assays for the detection of Norovirus GI and Norovirus GII, Hepatitis A, and the Mengovirus Extraction Control Kit by CEERAM (the European Centre for Expertise and Research on Microbial Agents).

Previously only available in Europe, Middle East and Africa, the solutions will now reach the global market through Life's supply channels.

'As global leaders in food testing products, we recognise the importance of public confidence in food safety,' said Nir Nimrodi, Life Technologies' Vice President and General Manager Animal Health & Food Safety. 'This global distribution deal with CEERAM broadens Life Technologies' already extensive portfolio of pathogen food safety solutions with these virus detection kits, providing food regulatory bodies and food manufacturers with access to these high quality products.'

For more information on CEERAM's RT-qPCR assays for the detection of Norovirus GI and Norovirus GII, Hepatitis A, and the Mengovirus Extraction Control Kit visit the Ceeram website.