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What's new in May

Controlling your manufacturing process news item Controlling your manufacturing process
Understanding the process and the controls in place in your manufacturing operation.

Pesticide efficacy testing news item Pesticide efficacy testing
Certificates of recognition for pesticide efficacy testing.

Campden BRI Day Campden BRI day speaker confirmed
Michael McCain, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods Inc., Canada. More info...

Pesticide controls news item Pesticide controls – guidance
We have published updated guidance – Managing pesticides in the food chain.




 In focus: Analysis and testing


New analytical methods item

Development of new analytical methods

Responding to new issues or consumer concerns or demands often requires the development and validation of new analytical test methods. Read more ...


Food processing

Packaging – is it fit for purpose?

Packaging is fundamental to providing safe, high quality products to the consumer. We have helped many companies ensure that their packaging is 'fit for purpose'. Read more...


The microbiology of process validation blog article

Blog: The microbiology of process validation

In our latest blog Joy Gaze discusses the microbiological aspects of process validation. Read ...

 View more Food analysis and testing items