Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a rapid detection assay for Salmonella that can be used in poultry processing plants, reducing testing cost and time compared to some current methods, according to USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation which funded the research.
The Alliance-Ohaus MB-Series moisture analyzer utilizes an infrared halogen heating element with a gold reflective housing that reaches 200°C within seconds to dry samples.
The Brookfield DV1 continuous sensing digital viscometer offers multiple language choices and a user interface with 3 hot keys for spindle selection, test speed and other functions.
Able to measure the water content of samples to a standard regardless of ambient conditions, the Decagon TrueDry CV-9 moisture meter dries samples by passing heated, desiccated air over each of them until achieving a uniform value of 1% relative humidity.
In January 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act came into being, and six core teams were formed to focus on six key sections: preventive standards, inspection and compliance, imports, federal/state integration, fees and reports, and studies.
The MOCON PERMATRAN-W Model 3/34 G fully automated water vapor transmission rate testing system is designed for packaging and other barrier structures used with moisture-sensitive products.
The global food safety testing market is rising and expected to grow to $13.9 billion by 2019 with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3 percent, according to a new study by market analyst BCC Research.