Implementation of a bioanalytical control device for routine measurement of drug products at VelaLabs

Bioanalytical control of biological drug substances is performed at VelaLabs using new capillary electrophoresis sodium dodecyl sulphate (CE-SDS) and capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF) technology for charge and size analysis. In 2025, VelaLabs (Vienna) performed multiple assay developments for monoclonal antibodies to analyse their size and charge – either reduced or non-reduced. The Maurice device from […]

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Strong Communication as the Foundation of Reliable Life Science Consulting

Professional excellence does not come from knowledge alone, but from people who share, question and develop their knowledge together. With this in mind, the teams at TentaConsult Pharma & Med GmbH gathered for their annual winter meeting on 22 and 23 January 2026. The two-day meeting was dedicated to exchange, reflection and personal encounters. The […]

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Kommunikation als Voraussetzung verlässlicher Beratung!

Fachliche Exzellenz entsteht nicht allein durch Wissen, sondern durch Menschen, die ihr Wissen teilen, hinterfragen und gemeinsam weiterentwickeln. Vor diesem Hintergrund haben sich die Teams der TentaConsult Pharma & Med GmbH am 22. und 23. Januar 2026 zum jährlichen Wintermeeting zusammengefunden. Das zweitägige Treffen stand im Zeichen von Austausch, Reflexion und persönliche Begegnung. Ziel war […]

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Tentamus UK Celebrates 10 Years of Scientific Excellence

Tentamus UK celebrated its 10-year anniversary last year, marking a decade of delivering high-quality laboratory testing and scientific services to regulated industries across the United Kingdom. Founded with QTS Analytical – A Tentamus Company, Tentamus UK has since grown to include six additional specialised laboratories, reflecting a decade of strategic expansion and investment in providing […]

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Cereulide: A Heat-Stable Toxin as a Risk in Food Production

  What Is Cereulide? Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Because it survives cooking and reheating, it represents a significant risk to food safety and may cause adverse health effects in ready-to-eat products. Occurrence of Bacillus cereus in Food Products Bacillus cereus is naturally present in the environment, including soil, […]

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Cereulid: Hitzestabiles Toxin als Risiko in der Lebensmittelproduktion

  Was ist Cereulid? Cereulid ist ein hitzestabiles Toxin, das vom Bakterium Bacillus cereus gebildet wird. Da es Kochen und Aufwärmen übersteht, stellt es ein erhebliches Risiko für die Lebensmittelsicherheit dar und kann in verzehrfertigen Produkten gesundheitsschädlich sein. Vorkommen von Bacillus cereus in Lebensmitteln Bacillus cereus kommt natürlich in der Umwelt vor, unter anderem im […]

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Nova Biologicals Achieves CDC ELITE Status, Securing Gold Standard for Legionella Testing Accuracy

Nova Biologicals, a member of Tentamus North America, today announced its official acceptance into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) ELITE Program (Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation). Alongside its ISO 17025:2017 accreditation for Legionella ISO11731, this certification validates Nova’s proficiency in isolating and identifying Legionella bacteria, providing facility managers and health professionals across North America […]

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Ethanol at Risk of Exclusion from Biocides: Ongoing Assessment by ECHA

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently reviewing ethanol as a biocidal active substance. This substance — used in hand disinfectants (PT1), surface disinfectants (PT2) and in the food and feed area (PT4) — is also under assessment following a proposal for classification as carcinogenic and reprotoxic submitted by Greece in 2020. The implications could […]

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AXENS launches new website

The new website has been redesigned to better reflect AXENS’ commitment to strengthening its connection with industry and retailer partners as well as consumers while showcasing its 30 years of expertise in sensory evaluation. A Modern, User-Friendly Platform Designed for Clients and Panelists The new website offers a clear, streamlined navigation and improved presentation of […]

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