GEM SCIENTIFIC'S BLOG

• Hygiene Monitoring That's Ready When You Are

  Posted in: 3M, New Products

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  The new 3M™ Clean-Trace™ LM1 Hygiene Monitoring and Management System is now available. Food safety managers need rapid testing to quickly and dependably identify potential contamination in their facilities and make the high-risk decision about whether or not to start production. The new 3M™ Clean-Trace™ LM1 Hygiene Monitoring and Management System is the outcome of years of research, testing and customer feedback, all meant to provide food processors greater...

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• Gem Scientific Acquires Yorkshire Scientific Instruments

  Posted in: Gem Scientific News

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  Growth plans under the microscope as Leeds firm Yorkshire Scientific Instruments snapped up Laboratory supplier Gem Scientific has snapped up an instrument supply and repair business as it looks to grow. The "ambitious" Batley-based business has acquired Yorkshire Scientific Instruments, which will become part of the group with immediate effect. Leeds-based Yorkshire Scientific Instruments is a 30 year-old business involved in the supply and servicing of microscopes and precision weighing...

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• 3M Launch New Lactic Acid Bacteria Petrifilm Count Plate

  Posted in: 3M, Food Production and Safety

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  Lactic acid bacteria are used in food processing industries, primarily in the production of fermented dairy products but it can also be used for pickling vegetables, winemaking and curing meat and fish. But when the bacteria are in low oxygen, low temperature and acidic conditions it can cause spoilage, discolouration and bloated packages. Lactic acid bacteria can also affect odours, flavours and textures of food which can lead to customer dissatisfaction and trigger recalls. By introducing...

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• Incubator Monitoring with Geotech's G100 CO2 Analyser

  Posted in: Geotech

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  IVF Incubator Monitoring with Geotech's G100 CO2 Analyser In vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment is on the rise in the UK, with thousands of women turning to IVF each year. Fertility clinics up and down the country are working tirelessly to assist couples in starting a family, with over 48000 women1 having IVF treatment in 2012. Robust and reliable incubators are integral to a successful IVF monitoring process; gas, humidity and temperature levels need to be kept to an optimum.  British firm...

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• Rapidly Monitor Food Hygiene Cleaning Standards

  Posted in: Hygiene Monitoring

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  Rapidly Monitor Food Hygiene Cleaning Standards with the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Surface Protein Plus Swabs Food hygiene ratings are given to every food outlet across the UK. Businesses including restaurants and takeaways are given a score out of 5 based on the standards of food hygiene on the date the premises are inspected. Awareness of the 'scores on the doors' food hygiene ratings is steadily growing across England, with the Local Government Association calling for the display to...

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• Using a CO2 Analyser for Stowaway Detection

  Posted in: Gas Monitoring, Geotech

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  Using a CO2 Analyser for Stowaway Detection Recently the news continues to report on stories of immigrants using more and more extreme methods to gain entry into the UK. For companies throughout the country involved in cross border consignments, stowaways can present costly problems. In addition to safety and security issues posed by stowaways, drivers are now faced with fines of £2000* for each stowaway carried into the country, as well as potential fines for the vehicle’s owner. Companies...

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• Rapid Post-Flood Hygiene Verification

  Posted in: Hygiene Monitoring

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  Rapid Post-Flood Hygiene Verification with the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ ATP Hygiene Monitoring System Flood damage is a devastating and traumatic event for both businesses and homeowners. As well as the structural damage caused, the potential risks of infection from contaminated water such as sewerage highlights the need to clean and disinfect proprieties quickly and effectively after flooding. Flood water will contain a high level of organic contaminants which should be removed by a...

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• West Yorkshire lab supplier looks to future with six-figure NatWest fund

  Posted in: Gem Scientific News

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  Gem Scientific secures six-figure deal with NatWest West Yorkshire’s Gem Scientific has secured a six-figure financing deal with NatWest as part of its business growth strategy. Located in Batley, Gem Scientific is a supplier of laboratory products and equipment mainly within the UK. The firm specialises in products for a range of sectors including: food and beverage, dairy, environmental, life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare, education and manufacturing industries. Established in...

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