Bestselling Products

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  • For use with Hygiena® EnSURE® Touch and SystemSURE Plus luminometers
  • Available pack sizes: 25 or 100 swabs
  • 9-15 months Shelf Life depending on date of manufacture
  • Keep in refrigerated temperatures (2-8℃)
  • 4 weeks room temperature (21-25℃)
  • Patented design for repeatable and accurate results
  • Tolerant to temperature abuse and sanitisers
  • All-in-one test with collection dipper tip
  • Liquid-stable chemistry
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  • Results in 1-10 minutes depending on sensitivity required - Instant results allow for immediate corrective action
  • Easy-to-interpret colour change
  • All-in-one device- no instrumentation required
  • Quick and easy way to monitor HACCP/SSOP program
  • Available pack sizes: 25 or 100 swabs
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  • Helps to reduce the risk of a food safety incident.
  • Detects as little as 50µg of protein on surfaces and in solution.
  • Tests for the presence of proteins to verify the effectiveness of cleaning.
  • A visual reading of a colour change indicates the presence of detectable levels of protein.
  • Fast results allow immediate corrective action.
  • Available in packs of 10, 25, 50 and 100 Swabs
  • *Free delivery only available to UK Mainland addresses
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Simplettes® provide an accurate and economical alternative to pipette tips. They are designed specifically to pipette samples from the bottom of the Stomacher® bag without risk of cross contamination. For use with fixed volume or variable handsets, our own Seward Simplettes® straws provide an inexpensive alternative to graduated pipettes for downstream processing. Designed for universal fit with fixed and variable-volume handsets with increased wall thickness.

  • Simplette - 2000 packed in 40 sachets of 50 simplettes.
  • Polypropylene straws
  • Irradiated - 10-25 kGy
  • 177mm
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  • Available pack size: 10 or 30
  • Test cold milk right from the truck, refrigerator or bulk tank
  • Robust and flexible
  • Cow, Goat, Sheep, Mare, Buffalo, Camel
  • Variety of milk types (Normal, UHT, Sterilised, reconstituted milk powder, thawed, skimmed)
  • Read results after 6 minutes
  • ILVO validated
  • AFNOR validated
  • Lowest rate of false positives

Clean-Trace(TM) Surface Protein (Allergen) Swabs

£179.69 vat excl.

£215.63 vat Inc.

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  • Detects as little as 3µg of protein on surfaces and in hard to reach areas.
  • Provides a tool to help assess and improve hygienic performance.
  • Visual reading of a colour change indicates the level of cleanliness.
  • Real-time results allow immediate corrective action
  • Pack of 60 swabs
  • *Free delivery only available to UK Mainland addresses
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  • Confirmed Enterobacteriaceae results in 24 hours.
  • Plates are sample-ready, eliminating the time-consuming, cumbersome step of preparing media/agar dishes.
  • Can be used with the Neogen® Petrifilm Plate Reader for consistent, fast, automated reading and recording of results.
  • Companies worldwide trust 3M Petrifilm Plates to provide accurate, efficient, consistent results
  • *Free delivery only available to UK Mainland addresses
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  • Utilises the convenience and efficiency of the Neogen® Petrifilm™ Plate platform.
  • Results within 24-48 hours.
  • Can be used with the Neogen® Petrifilm™ Plate Reader for consistent, fast, automated reading and recording of results.
  • This plate has been awarded Official Methods of Analysis OMA #991.14.for Food OMA #998.08 for Poultry, Meat and Sea Food
  • Food processors and Contract labs worldwide trust Petrifilm Plates to provide accurate, efficient, consistent results.
  • Available in packs of 500 Plates
  • *Free delivery only available to UK Mainland addresses
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  • Proven cost-effective tool for the detection of environmental Listeria.
  • Quantitative results allow identification of hot spots in plant and track progress against Listeria over time.
  • Rapid results in 27-31 hours from sample collection.
  • Safer method: no enrichment, no culture transfers.
  • Available in packs of 50 or 200 plates
  • *Free delivery only available to UK Mainland addresses

WELCOME TO GEM SCIENTIFIC LTD

Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance Solutions for UK Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Since 1997, Gem Scientific has helped food and beverage manufacturers across the UK improve hygiene standards, verify cleaning effectiveness, strengthen food safety programmes and achieve audit-ready compliance.

We work with Quality Assurance, Technical, Hygiene and Production teams to reduce contamination risks, improve process control and provide confidence that food safety systems are working as intended.

Rather than simply supplying products, we help manufacturers implement practical solutions for hygiene monitoring, environmental monitoring, allergen management, microbiological testing, water quality verification and process validation. Our consultative approach combines technical expertise, regulatory understanding and access to industry-leading technologies from globally recognised manufacturers.

Whether you are developing an Environmental Monitoring Programme (EMP), validating cleaning procedures, investigating contamination risks, preparing for a BRCGS audit or strengthening your HACCP verification activities, our team can help identify the most effective solution for your site and processes.

Our portfolio supports food and beverage manufacturers throughout every stage of production, including:

  • Raw material intake and supplier verification
  • Production and process control
  • Cleaning validation and hygiene verification
  • Environmental monitoring programmes
  • Allergen management and verification
  • Water quality testing
  • Packaging integrity and shelf-life studies
  • Finished product release testing
  • Audit preparation and compliance verification

Alongside our food safety solutions, we also supply a comprehensive range of laboratory equipment, analytical instrumentation, consumables and scientific products to support quality control, research and product development activities.

Who Does Gem Scientific Support?

Gem Scientific works with organisations throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, including:

  • Food and beverage manufacturers
  • Quality assurance and technical teams
  • Hygiene and sanitation departments
  • Production and factory management teams
  • Food safety and compliance professionals
  • Contract laboratories
  • Research institutions and universities
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations
  • Healthcare and clinical laboratories
  • Industrial quality control facilities

Why Choose Gem Scientific?

Food Industry Expertise

We understand the challenges faced by modern food manufacturers, from contamination control and allergen management to audit preparation and regulatory compliance.

Solutions-Focused Approach

We focus on helping customers solve operational and food safety challenges, not simply supplying products.

Trusted Since 1997

For more than 25 years, organisations across the UK have relied on Gem Scientific for technical expertise, dependable products and responsive support.

Industry-Leading Partners

We work with globally recognised manufacturers to provide proven technologies for hygiene monitoring, microbiology, environmental testing, analytical measurement and laboratory operations.

Compliance & Audit Support

Our solutions help support HACCP verification, BRCGS compliance, environmental monitoring programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Long-Term Partnership

From initial consultation through implementation and ongoing support, we work alongside customers to help them achieve their food safety, quality and operational objectives.

Helping You Reduce Risk, Verify Hygiene and Improve Compliance

Whether you need guidance on ATP testing, environmental monitoring, allergen verification, microbiological testing, laboratory equipment or food safety compliance, our team is ready to help.

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