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Food Safety Maximized The importance of food safety Producing safe and healthy food is critical to the success of one of the largest industries worldwide. New ingredients, new processing procedures and the change of the consumers and buyers expectations and purchase behaviour challenge all functions involved on a daily basis. From primary food production to the food processing industry down to the trade and customers, safe and healthy food is a requirement for all types of food. Dairy products, meat and poultry, ready to eat and baby food, only to mention some of the food types that are present in our daily lives, are tested and controlled by the industry to ensure safety and quality for the consumer and are key to successful brands within the Food Industry and the related laboratories. There is an increased awareness for confidence in safe food on all levels, so that food processors with reliable and accurate Food Safety and Hygiene Monitoring processes are able to improve quality and added value to their products. Additionally, the increased focus by regulatory bodies on the processes and regulations, e.g. HACCP reflects the overall importance of Food Safety and drives the food safety and related programs throughout the entire sector. There are a variety of products and processes available when it comes to optimisation of food safety and hygiene in your company. These options and programs range from surface hygiene monitoring to biomass detection, rapid microbial detection, and detection of allergens and pathogens that are potentially harmful to the consumer. These options help you to operate: Faster and more effective More reliable With improved quality With simplicity and confidence in the results generated
3M Petrifilm Products Productivity maximized, with products you can count on. The range of Petrifilm count plates designed to give fast, simple and reliable results, proven and certified. Ready to use, easy to interpret 3M Petrifilm Count plates will improve your product quality, plant productivity and overall profitability. 3M Sample Products Reliability and Quality maximized, with environmental sampling systems providing easy to use items helping you to monitor the production environment or the product during manufacturing. Sponges and swabs, 3M Dipslides and 3M Swab Sampler have been designed to support your hygiene monitoring processes and increase the effectiveness of your operations. How can 3M support maximized food safety? Maximizing Food safety around the world 3M offers a complete range of food processing safety solutions. 3M Hygiene Monitoring Factory hygiene maximized, with rapid 3M Clean-Trace hygiene monitoring systems allowing corrective actions to be taken immediately since our tests provide you with real time results. Identify critical areas to ensure quality is maintained while you demonstrate due diligence and protect your customers reputation. 3M Tecra Rapid testing maximized, with 3M Tecra testing for pathogens, allergens and toxins that have been successful and consistently adopted for the past 20 years. This testing which is an importance means of guaranteeing that the product is safe and healthy and fulfils the quality standards needed to satisfy your customers. The well known 3M Petrifilm Count Plates product line, hygiene monitoring products, 3M Tecra tests for organisms including Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli, ATP-based milk sterility tests, and a variety of laboratory supplies for food testing labs are designed to improve your laboratory efficiency and daily work-load. The food service products, rapid tests, laboratory consumables for environmental monitoring and quality control in a wide range of industrial applications, will help you to maximize your food processing safety and plant hygiene.
The product range everyone count on can Established for 20 years, the innovative 3M Petrifilm Count Plates range of microbiology plates is designed to offer a fast, easy to use, reliable and accurate disposable microbiological counting system. More than 200 approvals and scientific publications related to Petrifilm 3M Petrifilm Count Plates are available throughout the world. Advantages & features of 3M Petrifilm Count Plates simple to use consistent reliable ready to use format counting grid helps improve the accuracy of estimated counts chromogenic indicators provide clear differentiation of colonies less storage space required proven test methods saves valuable lab hours improved working flexibility small, compact size maximises incubator space reduced waste and waste disposal costs 3M Petrifilm Count Plates: coating technology Example: 3M Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate. a.) b.) a.) Top film Plastic film coated with adhesive, indicator and cold water soluble gel. b.) Bottom film Plastic coated paper printed with a grid, adhesive standard methods nutrients, cold water soluble gel.
Setting the standard inmicrobiological testing 3M Petrifilm Count Plates fast, simple and reliable across the range Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate Enumeration of Aerobic Total Flora. Reading facilitated by an indicator which colours colonies red. Petrifilm Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae. Production of acid by colonies, highlighted through a ph indicator which turns yellow. Upper film traps the gas produced by glucose fermentation. Petrifilm Environmental Listeria Plate Detection of Listeria in envionmental samples. Provides Quantitative, Semi-Quantitive and Qualitative results in 26-30 hours. No enrichment required. Petrifilm Yeast & Mould Count Plate Enumeration of yeast and mould population. Requires no addition of antibiotics. Petrifilm Rapid Coliform Count Plate Rapid enumeration of coliforms. Very sensitive ph indicator reveals production of acid by growing colonies. Growth acceleration reduces the response time. Petrifilm Staph Express Count Plate Enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus. One or two step analysis (DNase reaction for the second step). Results in 24 to 27 hours. Petrifilm Select E. coli Count Plate Specific test for E. coli, only E. coli colonies are visible. Contains a ß-glucuronidase indicator. Results in 24 hours. Petrifilm Coliform Count Plate Enumeration of coliforms (total or thermotolerant). Reading facilitated by an indicator which colours colonies red. Upper film traps the gas produced by lactose fermentation. Petrifilm E. coli & Coliform Count Plate Two tests in one: enumeration Escherichia coli and coliforms. Contains a ß-glucuronidase indicator for detection of E. coli. Results in 24 to 48 hours. Petrifilm High-Sensitivity Coliform Count Plate Enumeration of small numbers of coliforms (detection limit 1 or 2 per gram). Inoculation of 5ml of sample or dilution of it. Reading advantages (colour and gas) identical to those for 3M Petrifilm Coliform Count Plates. Three simple steps to improved analysis with 3M Petrifilm Plates. 1. Inoculate Petrifilm Plates are easily inoculated. No media preparation is required. 2. Incubate Petrifilm Plates can be incubated in a smaller incubator. 3. Interpret Simply count colonies. Indicator dyes facilitate interpretation.
3M Petrifilm Plate Reader...... automated reading you can rely on Easy and fast to use, only 4 seconds from the plate insertion in the reader to data stored into a Microsoft Excel worksheet or database. Mapping capability enables transfer of specific data into new or existing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to create customised reports. Fast, automated reading and recording of Petrifilm count plate results Reads Petrifilm count plates in only 4 seconds 1 Automatically transfers data into Microsoft Excel worksheets or LIMS reduces possibility of transcription errors. Software automatically calculates counts based on the dilution Ability to read bar code labels eliminates transcription errors Ergonomic Design Compact unit takes up minimal space and is easy to store when not in use Versatile design allows use by both left and right hand operators Door on front of reader provides easy access for cleaning Easy to Use Displays results and a colour image of the count plate on the computer screen, marking colonies for easy verification Access can be controlled by secure user ID and password options for audit purposes Authorised users can be selected to use the editing facility Accurate results The Petrifilm plate reader software is fully Microsoft Windows compatible as mentioned before. Full FDA CFR Part 11 compliant software a secure log file provides a historical record of data. 1*) Based on using system requirements specified.
Reliability & Quality Maximized These sampling products and speciality media are now part of 3M International s growing portfolio of industrial microbiology products. A perfect complement to the group s extensive offering of rapid microbiology products, the 3M traditional microbiology range is innovatively designed for convenience based on our customers recommendations and are manufactured with the best materials available, to give the best value. The 3M range helps to meet internal quality standards and government regulations through various applications: Environmental Sampling Designed specifically for microbial surface sampling, our innovative sponges offer exceptional convenience and unsurpassed quality. Our swab products are carefully selected for environmental sampling applications, incorporating both solid design and exceptional ease of use. Carcass Sampling A complete line of convenient, high quality, cost-effective sampling products. Prepared Dilutions and Enrichments A time saving solution for the laboratory. Designed with a host of innovative features, all products are controlled for quality to ensure the very best products for our customers.
What is Hygiene Monitoring? Applications Hygiene monitoring products are designed to serve the needs of customers in various markets such as industrial, healthcare and defence. Although the specific applications may vary, they all relate to the need to monitor and control contamination from food residues or microbes. Our products integrate a wealth of experience and knowledge from dedicated professionals as we continuously discover new applications and add value to our customers businesses. Industrial Hygiene monitoring products are used in a wide range of industrial sectors throughout the world. Most of the large global food and beverage processing companies use 3M systems as part of their HACCP programmes. Food service and catering companies also use 3M hygiene tests. 3M systems are also used in sectors such as water treatment, paper mills, power plants and leisure waters (swimming pools and spas) to give a rapid indication of overall levels of microbial contamination. The test is read in a 3M Clean-Trace NG Luminometer allowing a print out and/or data capture and results are available in less than a minute. 3M Clean-Trace Surface ATP A user-friendly surface hygiene test, 3M Clean-Trace Surface ATP sets the standard when it comes to rapid surface hygiene detection. A self-contained, simple device contains all the necessary reagents to determine whether surfaces and equipment are sufficiently clean. Clean-Trace Surfcace ATP is simple, fast, safe and reliable, allowing you to use one swab at a time with no waste. Just swab, click and measure! Where it can be used: Chilled / Ready to Eat meals Soft drinks / bottled water Sandwich manufacturers Juice manufacturers Dairies Bakeries Breweries Vegetable processors Meat processors 3M Clean-Trace Water ATP 3M Clean-Trace Water ATP is designed to rapidly assess the contamination level in a water sample by detecting the presence of microbial contamination with the ease of dip, click and read technology. The test is ideal for measuring the residual contamination in Clean In Place (CIP) rinse water. It is used extensively in the water treatment industry to assess the efficacy of microbial control measures. 3M Clean-Trace Surface Protein Plus An alternative route to rapid hygiene testing is with 3M Clean- Trace Surface Protein Plus a simple and effective non-instrument surface hygiene test available. 3M Clean-Trace Surface Protein Plus easily accesses hard-to-reach areas to tell you in minutes whether a surface or a piece of equipment has been cleaned effectively. The test is a key tool in maintaining hygiene standards bringing you peace of mind in real time.
Factory Hygiene Maximized Benefits of using 3M rapid hygiene monitoring systems: Allows immediate corrective action Simple and easy to use so training requirements are minimal Provides real time results Allows you to identify problem areas to ensure quality is maintained Hygiene performance information available for trending and reporting Can save valuable time and money Can help to protect your customers, brand and reputation Demonstrates due diligence UHT/MLS II 3M has harnessed ATP-bioluminescence as a proven, effective method for end product screening. ATP levels provide an accurate indicator of microbial load and results are available faster than with traditional culture methods. ATP sterility testing provides many additional benefits including reduced holding times on finished goods, less labor than traditional culture methods, decreased chance of product recall and consistency in results. MLS II Key features: Fully automated, easy to use, push button system Automatic generation of summary and detailed reports Internal and external verification checks ensure accurate and precise readings Accurate and accessible reagent injection system State of the art microwell based platform Recovery of unused reagents The Microbial Luminescence System (MLS II) is a superior rapid microbial detection system, combining proven technology of ATP-bioluminescence with exceptional hardware in the form of a microwell based platform. The MLS II software fully automates the process with push-button simplicity. Its precision, flexibility, reliability, and robustness makes the MLS ideally suited as a high throughput microbial detection system for product screening. A powerful, user-friendly data trending program is part of the package, offering rapid identification of each sample by numerous parameters. Summary and detailed reports are automatically generated. This allows overall quality performance to be tracked over time. The reagents are designed to measure ATP from microbial cells only.
Rapid Testing Maximized 3M Tecra Fast, Reliable Pathogen, Allergens and Toxin Detection Testing for pathogens and toxins is an important means of guaranteeing that product is acceptable to ship to the customer. Whether you are testing raw materials, finished product or environmental surfaces in the production facility, we have everything you need to make testing fast and easy. Tecra s innovative products have been progressively adopted for routine testing by food and industrial testing laboratories around the world. Built-in positive and negative controls give you confidence Easy-to-read results for manual users Rapid results ensure finished product can be released sooner
3M Tecra VIA Features Fast You can ship product sooner based on a rapid 3M Tecra result. Simple No membrane strip which may become clogged with sample residue and affect the test result. All reagents provided. Easy-to-read results. The option of using a single selective enrichment step, saving time and money. Accurate & Reliable Unique high affinity 3M Tecra antibodies give results in which you can have confidence. Sensitivity: 1-5 cfu/25 gram sample Specificity: 95-100% Why Test For Allergens? Food allergies are now recognized as an important food safety issue. Small amounts of peanut or egg proteins can cause allergic reactions within minutes. Many countries require the mandatory declaration of all major allergens on food product labels. Tecra allergen kits allow you to comply with labeling regulations and prevent costly product recalls. You can also check the effectiveness of your cleaning programs and collect data for long term validation. 3M Tecra VIA Product Range 3M Tecra VIA and ULTIMA Salmonella VIA Salmonella ULTIMA Listeria VIA Campylobacter VIA E. coli O157 VIA Pseudomonas VIA Staphylococcus aureus VIA 3M Tecra Toxin VIA Bacillus Diarrhoeal Enterotoxin VIA Staphylococcal Enterotoxins VIA 3M Tecra Allergen VIA Egg VIA Peanut VIA
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