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| Product/Certificate Number | Renewals with New Extension Scope | Your Benefits |
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AL Agar
AFNOR BRD 07/16‑01/09 AFNOR BRD 07/17‑01/09 |
Confirmation of L. monocytogenes by using Rhamose test | Various confirmation options: flexible and easy to use solution |
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RAPIDʹL.mono
AFNOR BRD 07/04‑09/98 |
Plates can be stored 72 hr at 2‑8°C before reading | Protocol can be on hold before reading for optimal laboratory organization |
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RAPIDʹL.mono
AFNOR BRD 07/04‑09/98 |
Confirmation of Listeria spp. by using Palcam or AL agar | Various confirmation options for a more flexible cost saving solution |
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RAPID’Sakazakii
AFNOR BRD 07/22‑05/12 |
Infant formula and infant cereals with or without probiotics including ingredients 30 g‑375 g simple size, 1:4 dilution in BPW + PIF Supplement, 18‑24 hr enrichment at 37°C | Harmonized and streamlined enrichment of large sample sizes for improved cost efficiency and increased productivity as well as excellent sensitivity |
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RAPID’E.coli O157:H7
AFNOR BRD 07/14‑09/07 |
Renewal according 16140‑2 requirements | High confidence in the performance of our alternative method and easy implementation for labs |
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RAPID’Listeria spp.
AFNOR BRD 07/12‑12/06 |
Renewal according 16140‑2 requirements | High confidence in the performance of our alternative method and easy implementation for labs |
| Product/Certificate Number | Renewals with New Extension Scope | Your Benefits |
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iQ-Check Listeria monocytogenes II
AFNOR BRD 07/10-04/05 |
Environmental samples: 25% reduction in enrichment time, from 24 hr down to 18 hr | Better flexibility for workflow and lab organization |
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iQ-Check Listeria monocytogenes II
AFNOR BRD 07/10‑04/05 |
34% reduction in PCR run time from 110 min down to 72 min | Improved productivity and flexibility |
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iQ-Check Listeria monocytogenes II
AFNOR BRD 07/10‑04/05 |
Use of the iQ‑Check Free DNA Removal Solution (FDRS) | Reduce unconfirmed positives from dead cells especially in environmental samples. |
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iQ-Check Listeria spp.
AFNOR BRD 07/13‑05/07 |
Environmental samples: 25% reduction in enrichment time from 24 hr down to 18 hr | Better flexibility for workflow and lab organization |
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iQ-Check Listeria spp.
AFNOR BRD 07/13‑05/07 |
34% reduction in PCR run time from 110 min down to 72 min | Improved productivity and flexibility |
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iQ-Check Listeria spp.
AFNOR BRD 07/13‑05/07 |
Use of the iQ‑Check Free DNA Removal Solution (FDRS) | Reduce unconfirmed positives from dead cells, especially in environmental samples |
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iQ-Check Cronobacter spp.
AFNOR BRD 07/23‑01/13 |
Infant formula and cereals with and without probiotics and ingredients for infant formula: 50‑375 g sample size, 1:4 dilution in BPW + PIF Supplement, 18 hr enrichment at 37°C | Harmonized and streamlined enrichment of large sample sizes for improved cost efficiency and increased productivity as well as excellent sensitivity |
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iQ-Check Cronobacter spp.
AFNOR BRD 07/23‑01/13 |
34% reduction in PCR run time from 110 min down to 72 min | Improved productivity and flexibility |
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iQ-Check Listeria spp.
AFNOR BRD 07/13‑05/07 |
Use of the iQ‑Check Free DNA Removal Solution (FDRS) | Reduce unconfirmed positives from dead cells, especially in environmental samples |
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iQ‑Check Vibrio
AOAC PTM 032002 |
Detection of V. cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus, and V. vulnificus in cooked shrimp, raw mussels, raw oysters, raw shrimp and raw tuna, 25‑125 g sample size, 7‑9 hr enrichment in Vibrio Enrichment Broth or 6‑18 hr in Alkaline Phosphate Water | A new highly sensitive and specific, rapid method to detect Vibrio in seafood samples |
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iQ‑Check Vibrio
AOAC PTM 032002 |
Use of the iQ‑Check Free DNA Removal Solution | Reduce unconfirmed positives from dead cells |
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iQ-Check E.coli O157:H7
AOAC PTM 020801 |
375 g portions for raw ground beef 63% lean), raw beef trim and spinach‑ 25 g portion sizes added for raw chicken breast without skin, raw chicken tight with skin, mechanically separated chicken and raw ground pork | Increased application scope including large size samples |
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iQ‑Check E.coli O157:H7
AOAC PTM 020801 |
Use of the iQ‑Check Free DNA Removal Solution | Reduce unconfirmed positives from dead cells, especially in environmental samples |
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iQ-Check Listeria spp.
AOAC PTM 090701 |
Reduction in volume of Listeria Special Broth from 100 ml to 60 ml | Cost and space optimization |
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iQ‑Check Listeria spp.
AOAC PTM 090701 |
Reduction in enrichment time of sponges and swabs from 24‑26 hr to 18‑26 hr | Better flexibility for workflow and lab organization |
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iQ‑Check STEC SerO iQ‑Check STEC VirX AOAC PTM 121203 |
375 g portions for raw ground beef, raw beef trim and fresh spinach from buffered peptone water | Increased application scope including large size samples |
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iQ‑Check STEC SerO iQ‑Check STEC VirX AOAC PTM 121203 |
Use of the iQ‑Check Free DNA Removal Solution | Reduce unconfirmed positives from dead cells, especially in environmental samples |
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Water Testing
| Product | Renewal Certificate Number |
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| iQ‑Check Legionella pneumophila | AFNOR BRD 07/16‑12/07 |
| iQ‑Check Legionella spp. | AFNOR BRD 07/15‑12/07 |
| RAPIDʹE.coli 2 + supplement for water testing | AFNOR BRD 07/20‑03/11 |
| RAPIDʹP.aeruginosa | AFNOR BRD 07/21‑04/12 |
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Food Testing
| Product | New Extension Scope | Your Benefits |
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| RAPIDʹSalmonella | Infant formula and cereals with and without probiotics and ingredients for infant formula : 50‑375 g sample size, 1:4 dilution in BPW + PIF Supplement, 18 hr enrichment at 37°C | Harmonized and streamlined enrichment of large sample sizes for improved cost efficiency and increased productivity as well as excellent sensitivity |
| RAPIDʹB.cereus | Matrix scope extended to all human food products | Increased application scope for detection of Bacillus cereus |
| RAPIDʹE.coli 2 | Renewal following ISO 16140‑2 requirements | High confidence in the performance of our alternative method and easy implementation for accredited labs |
| Product | New Extension Scope | Your Benefits |
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| iQ-Check Salmonella II | Infant formula and cereals with and without probiotics and ingredients for infant formula: 50‑375 g sample size, 1:4 dilution in BPW + PIF Supplement, 18 hr enrichment at 37°C | Harmonized and streamlined enrichment of large sample sizes for improved cost efficiency and increased productivity as well as excellent sensitivity |
| iQ-Check Salmonella II | 34% reduction in PCR run time from 110 min down to 72 min | Improved productivity and flexibility |
| iQ‑Check Salmonella II | Use of the iQ‑Check Free DNA Removal Solution | Reduce unconfirmed positives from dead cells, especially in environmental samples |
| iQ‑Check Salmonella II | Easy II protocol for raw meat testing after 8 hr enrichment at 41.5°C for 25 g samples | Harmonized protocols for raw meat testing in 25 and 375 g samples with E.coli O157:H7 and STEC |
| iQ‑Check Salmonella II | Easy II protocol for raw meat testing after 10 hr enrichment at 41.5°C for 375 g samples | Harmonized protocols for raw meat testing in 25 and 375 g samples with E.coli O157:H7 and STEC |
| iQ‑Check Salmonella II | Specific protocol for raw milk products for 50 g samples using a supplement | Improved sensitivity to recover Salmonella from raw milk products |
| iQ‑Check Salmonella II | Matrix scope extended to poultry primary production samples | Increased application scope for detection of Salmonella spp. |
| iQ‑Check E.coli O157:H7 | I protocol for raw meat testing after 8 hr enrichment at 41.5°C for 25 g samples | Harmonized protocols for raw meat testing in 25 and 375 g samples with Salmonella and STEC |
| iQ‑Check E.coli O157:H7 | Easy II protocol for raw meat testing after 10 hr enrichment at 41.5°C for 375 g samples | Harmonized protocols for raw meat testing in 25 and 375 g samples with Salmonella and STEC |
| iQ‑Check E.coli O157:H7 | 34% reduction in PCR run time from 110 min down to 72 min | Improved productivity and flexibility |
Learn how our products can be incorporated into your food testing workflows.
Water Testing
| Product | New Extension Scope | Your Benefits |
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| RAPIDʹP.aeruginosa | All consumption water | Larger scope application |
| RAPIDʹE.coli 2 + supplement for water testing | EPA validation | Additional international recognition |
| Product | New Extension Scope | Your Benefits |
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| iQ‑Check Legionella spp. + iQ-Check Legionella pneumophila | Short protocol for Aquadien extraction kit + use of Free DNA Removal Solution | Easy to use and time saving extraction step and reduced unconfirmed positives from dead cells |
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*Alternative analytical methods for agrifood – http://nf‐validation.afnor.org/en