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WORKSHOPS
TUESDAY 27 JANUARY 2008
12.00 - 13.00 Round I
17.00 - 18.00 Round II
Workshop 1
Microbiological and allergen hazards management
Sponsored and presented by R-Biopharm AG.
R-Biopharm offers various solutions for microbiological
and allergen hazard management. For microbiological hazard management the RIDA®COUNT product portfolio offers a versatile tool for convenient hygiene
monitoring. RIDA®COUNT is a ready to use, stable and flexible product for surface monitoring, air sampling and many other applications, including end
product control. For evaluation of the results a user friendly scanning and data storage device can be used. Complementary to the microbiological hygiene
monitoring R-Biopharm offers a series of methods for allergen hygiene monitoring on surfaces of production, packaging and storage facilities
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Part I |
Presentation of hygiene monitoring tools: RIDA®COUNT,
the flexible hygiene monitoring tool; allergen hazard management with R-Biopharm |
Part II |
Practical demonstration of RIDA®COUNT and
RIDA®QUICK tests for microbiological and allergen hygiene monitoring |
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Workshop 2
D-Count and BactiFlow technology: rapid
microbiology methods for end product control and raw material release for food, cosmetic and non-sterile pharmaceutical products
Sponsored and presented by AES-CHEMUNEX.
The D-Count®, BactiFlow®ALS and the
BactiFlow® systems, all based on flow-cytometry technology, have been specifically designed by AES-CHEMUNEX to provide fast microbiological results, from
raw material to finished product. All systems are combining speed of detection with high sensitivity level and therefore significantly reduce the time to
result for microbiology testing. The AES-CHEMUNEX rapid microbiology systems can be easily implemented in routine quality control laboratories. They can be
used to control a wide range of different food, cosmetic and non-sterile pharmaceutical products. This workshop provides a theoretical overview of the
labelling and detection technology, automation and available applications. A demonstration of the BactiFlow®ALS system allows to watch the system in
operation and to see for yourself the easiness of use. The workshop is also an excellent opportunity to talk to the AES-CHEMUNEX product experts and discuss
your individual needs.
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Part I |
Technology introduction and overview about validated applications for various products |
Part II |
Demonstration of the BactiFlow®ALS system, including
real sample testing. Look and see! Workshop participants will have the possibility to operate the system themselves. |
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Workshop 3
The Holy trinity of P-O-C test production
Sponsored and presented by Biodot Ltd.
Biodot is the established
world leader in the supply of equipment for the development and manufacture of point-of-care rapid tests and biosensors.
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Part I |
Short presentation: dispensing, contact, none contact; lamination of materials; cutting of sticks |
Part II |
Equipment on display and in operation. New Biodot
equipment: cassette closure apparatus; mini-autolaminator (LM8000); hand held powder dispensers |
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Workshop 4
Beyond the blue lines: molecular detection systems using innovative LFD technology
Sponsored and presented by Forsite Diagnostics.
Forsite specialises in extending the use of lateral flow
technology across the food and agribusiness industries, creating value and new opportunities. Our expertise lies in developing and manufacturing diagnostic and
detection tools based on appropriate combinations of standard and innovative lateral flow technologies. In our key markets, testing is often required away from
the laboratory and our development programmes reflect this need for tests which combine consistent performance with robust, simple methods. The workshop will
introduce three areas of particular importance for the future usage of LFDs in food and agribusiness settings: disease identification using novel molecular
methods, improving sensitivity and specificity through LFD/PCR approaches, and result quantification.
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Part I |
Novel disease identification with PDplus™. Forsite has
a long track record of marketing LFDs for plant diseases, under the Pocket Diagnostic™ brand. PDplus™ takes the concept further through
using lab based PCR to identify pathogens to species level from an LFD which detects at the genus level. Introduced first for Phytophthora, this
technique offers potential for precise identification for many other plant or animal diseases. |
Part II |
Combining LFD/PCR for on-site pathogen detection.
Integration of isothermal PCR with novel LFD techniques has led to major advances in on-site pathogen detection. Forsite is developing a range of
applications, including a licensed rapid NA preparation step, for plant and food-borne pathogens. |
Part III |
Data capture from LFDs in a QC context. Reliable data
capture from semi-quantitative LFDs is an on-going requirement in quality control situations. Forsite's new hand-held LFD Reader overcomes the
challenges of factory floor data collection, with BlueTooth download to a PC for long-term storage and analysis. |
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Workshop 5
MicroVal validation and certification of rapid methods
Presented by MicroVal Secretariat.
MicroVal's organisation of validation and certification is based on an independent European structure. EN ISO 16140
forms the basis of the MicroVal organisation, thus fulfilling EU legislation. The MicroVal organisation consists of: (i) an impartial European Board of
Experts: MicroVal General Committee with all stakeholders represented, their primary focus being the development and maintenance of the MicroVal validation and
certification system; (ii) MicroVal Certification Body group, open for participation by EU certification bodies; (iii) a neutral MicroVal Secretariat managed
by a Standardization Institute not involved in certification activities; and (iv) European network of expert laboratories, reviewers and auditors.
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Part I |
The MicroVal organization: MicroVal, a balanced
organization, costs; European and international perspective; current activities |
Part II |
Certification process: MicroVal Certification Body;
introduction Lloyd's Register QA; certification process, audit scheme; experience with certifications |
Part III |
Validation process: MicroVal Expert Laboratories,
experiences from CCFRA and RIKILT; validation process; EN ISO 16140 validation, what's involved; experiences with validations |
Part IV |
Evaluation studies: experience of a method reviewer, ir. H. Stegeman |
Part V |
Opportunity for informal questions and answers
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