AFNOR, an ISO certification body in France that is a widely recognized European accreditation body of food safety detection methods, has now issued extensions in accordance with the new ISO standard 16140-2 for all 10 BAX® System assays previously certified.

The Product Inspection Group of Mettler Toledo, a manufacturer of product inspection systems for the food and pharmaceutical industries, is hosting a grand opening event for their customers and trade media on July 12 and 13, 2018.   

Q Laboratories is the first U.S.-based laboratory to have norovirus and Hepatitis A testing in food, water, and environmental samples listed on their ISO 17025 Scope of Accredited Methods.

Soak Systems, a DRIPLOC company, has launched a first-to-market Tank + Soap Club Membership Program offering an affordable, convenient solution for safely and efficiently cleaning commercial kitchen equipment.

Hanna Instruments recently added a new pH electrode for use with the Professional Portable pH Meters, the FC2053.

Earlier this month, Q Laboratories officially cut the ribbon for its brand new $10 Million, 30,000 sq.ft. laboratory building in Cincinnati, OH.

Cargill announced this week that its global vice president of food safety, quality and regulatory--Mike Robach--will be retiring on August 1, 2018. Sean Leighton, currently Cargill’s food safety and quality leader, will take over Robach’s role.

ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a global provider of point of sale and workforce efficiency solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has announced the release of PAR SureCheck® Food Safety Solution 10.0.  ParTech, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR).

SMARTPOWER is a complete warewashing program that includes Ecolab’s full line of products, digital monitoring of warewashing performance, and Ecolab’s expert service.

GloDea is introducing to the Americas markets the distribution of its antimicrobial AM Gloves focused on the foodservice industry.