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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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, 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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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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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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. Die Quant Qualitätssicherung GmbH stellt sich neuen Herausforderungen Die Quant Qualitätssicherung GmbH – a Tentamus company – erweitert kontinuierlich ihr Leistungsportfolio, um aktuellen Anforderungen im Bereich Lebensmittelsicherheit und -qualität gerecht zu werden. Neben den bewährten kundenorientierten Dienstleistungen – darunter Hygienebegehungen, Prüfungen nach EU-Verordnungen 852/853, Probenahmen, Schulungen zu Zertifizierungssystemen (u.a. IFS [zugelassen über die IFS […]
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Southern Microbiological Services – A Tentamus Company has been offering UKAS accredited microbiological testing services to the food and drinks industries since it was established in 1989 and UKAS accredited microbiological cosmetics testing, since 2024. SMS is also an RSA approved laboratory and has a team of 49 employees. Located near Wellington, Somerset, in the […]
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In collaboration with BioSystems SA, Spain and other labs, Tentamus chelab has developed a new, safe, and environmentally friendly method for determining the formol number. Tentamus chelab is now replacing the older method (IFU 30) with this innovative approach, which uses toxic formaldehyde, marking an important step forward in sustainable laboratory analysis. The IFU has […]
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Brands are increasingly challenged to demonstrate product effectiveness in ways that consumers trust. Traditional consumer research (surveys, lab tests or in-person evaluations) can be slow, costly and might miss subtle real-world effects. To address this, TECHNI’SENS has developed a new photo app that allows participants to take standardized photos at home that are immediately ready […]
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The Tentamus Group is pleased to announce that Mandy Deimel will join the company on November 1st, 2025, as Managing Director Pharma DACH. In this role, Mandy will lead VelaLabs, taking over from Peder Andersen, who has served as Interim Managing Director since June 2025. She will also assume the position of Managing Director of […]
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