14.00 - 16.30
Workshop 1
Rapid tests for mycotoxins and allergens
Sponsored and presented by R-Biopharm AG.
R-Biopharm offers a wide range of analytical test kits for food and feed analysis, and clinical diagnostics.
Part I: New developments in rapid mycotoxin detection
- Introduction and technical background
- New developments:
- semi-quantitative aflatoxin detection with a new lateral flow based test system
- lateral flow methods for rapid Fusarium toxin (deoxynivalenol, fumonisin) screening
- introducing: a new biosensor method for rapid mycotoxin detection
- Hands-on training of the aflatoxin detection method
- Discussion with the experts
Part II: Integrating rapid lateral flow test in a HACCP-based approach for allergen monitoring
- Introduction and technical background
- Lateral flow test systems for allergen detection
- a R5 antibody based lateral flow device for gliadin detection
- a new lateral flow based test for hazelnut detection
- Hands-on training of the methods
- Discussion with the experts
Workshop 2
Sample extraction / Fast detection of mycotoxins
Sponsored and presented by Euro-Diagnostica B.V.
Euro-Diagnostica is dedicated to testing the quality of food and to the diagnosis of disease.
Part I: Sample extraction / homogenisation
- Presentation of homogeniser and extraction apparatus
- Demonstration with real samples
- Discussion with the experts
Part II: Fast detection of mycotoxins
- Presentation of product news
- Demonstration of DON tube test and ochratoxin FTRT (Flow Through Rapid Test Kit)
- Discussion with the experts
Workshop 3
Practical aspects of manufacturing rapid tests
Sponsored and presented by Biodot, Inc.
Biodot will present a series of practical
demonstrations, which will take the workshop through the processes involved in manufacturing rapid tests, from R&D, through batch manufacturing to full in-line
systems.
Part I: Batch manufacturing
- Dispensing onto substrates
- technologies (non-contact vs. contact; air-jet conjugates and blocking reagents)
- applications (lateral flow; immunoblots; biosensors; biochips)
- Lamination
- Cutting
Part II: In-line manufacturing
- Reel to reel dispensing and drying (web handling considerations; non-contact vs. contact dispensing; air-jet of conjugate nd blocking reagents; dipping; drying
technologies; quality control)
- In-line lamination (web handling considerations; quality control)
- Cutting
Part III: Informal questions and answers
A chance to ask our team specific questions, and to inspect the various dispensing, web handling, lamination and
cutting technologies.
Workshop 4
Rapid tests for microbiological screening
Sponsored and presented by FOSS A/S.
In the world of today efficiency has
become inextricably linked to profitability and immediate control of bioburden factors as coliforms, total viable counts and moulds in food products becomes even more
crucial to obtain fast and positive release of products. The key words are speed, flexibility, versatility and connectivity. FOSS presents a system, which offers rapid and
reliable results, easy to use - all in a complete platform with a large selection of tests and network ability. Rapid results on the key spoilage and indicator organisms
allow faster release of product through the production chain from raw material assessment to product release. The system has already been adapted by several big and small
food companies and has demonstrated its usability and benefits.
Part I: Product introduction - a complete platform
- Technical background
- Examples of real life benefits
Part II: Hands-on training with meat and dairy products
Part III: Discussion with the experts
