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ENDOSAN is a proven effective sanitiser against COVID-19

EndoSan is a highly effective virucide and therefore suitable for combatting COVID-19 Coronavirus. EndoSan can be fogged or sprayed directly on surfaces to disinfect against viruses in any environment. Since EndoSan breaks down into water and oxygen, EndoSan can be left in place once applied with no risk of toxic residuals.

In a study by the Institute for Hygiene & Environmental Medicine Germany three sanitisers can efficiently inactivate Human Coronaviruses such as COVID-19, SARS on inaminate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic which if left un-cleaned can persist for up to 9days.

• 62-71% Ethanol (Alcohol)
• 0.5% Hydrogen Peroxide
• 0.1% Sodium HypoChlorite

Endosan Comparison against other widely used Sanitisers

ENDOSAN is a silver stabilised Hydrogen Peroxide which offers numerous advancements when compared with basic Hydrogen Peroxide and other Sanitisers

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Hygiena’s UltraSnap ATP Test received Performance Tested Method^SM certification from the AOAC-RI on the new EnSURE™ Touch luminometer, demonstrating the system’s sensitivity, reliability, and robust operation. The certification is a modification of Hygiena’s existing AOAC-RI certification of the UltraSnap using the EnSURE luminometer.

Data submitted to the AOAC demonstrates the system to have a high level of sensitivity with a limit of detection of 1.28 femtomoles of ATP and a high degree of consistency and accuracy.

The EnSURE Touch is a next-generation ATP monitoring system that also collects, analyses, and reports data from multiple quality tests such as water quality, indicator microorganisms, and process indicators (residual enzyme activity). The system provides a multi-functional tool for monitoring quality and safety parameters in food safety, healthcare, and other industries.

Hygiena UltraSnap system has consistently outperformed other ATP systems when data from other independent reports are compared.

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LABTEK Services is able to supply a wide range of hygiene monitoring devices that enable the user to rapidly validated the cleanliness of the processing environment.

The entry level device such as ProClean is a very simple to use colour change protein device similar to using a litmus strip. Proclean is designed to provide information at a preset level of cleanliness and provides the user with a visual aid to determine if the surface is clean – ‘if Green its Clean’.

There are a wide range of colour change devices available for not only ATP Hygiene monitoring, but also for Allergen detection, environmental Listeria and environmental Salmonella.

The colour change devices are designed for simplicity and ease of use whilst providing very valuable information on the processing environment.

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If you want to take your Hygiene Monitoring to the next level the addition of a luminometer such as the ENSURE or SystemSure provides the user with far more information and data handling capabilities.

The ENSURE or SystemSure converts detectable ATP to RLU- Relative Light Units which enables the user to obtain a specific RLU result which can be monitored and improved over time.

A typical HACCP system would select critical points throughout the processing environment which may have high risk and allocate them as swabbing points.

Overtime information can be accrued indicating if hygiene levels are improving, getting worse or remaining the same.

Please contact LABTEK Services to discuss options for your hygiene monitoring requirements.

After making a significant investment in a Filter or Fourier Transform milk analyser to rapidly test dairy products, it is critical that accuracy is maintained by using Calibration and control samples

The three main factors that influence the robustness of the calibration line is Analyser Performance, Calibration Sample Range and Calibration Sample Uncertainty of measurement.

The QLIP range supplied by LABTEK Services in the UK offers our customer samples with the widest range of components and lowest Uncertainty of Measurement.

QLIP is Europe’s largest milk testing laboratory testing 15million raw milk samples per annum, performing over 200,000 Rose Gottlieb(Fat%) and Kjeldahl (protein%) analyses from this high level of analysis QLIP has calculated a Uncertainty of Measurement of +/- 0.01% for Fat & Protein Calibration Materials.

The MCS17 raw milk calibration set offers extended sample range for Fat 0-6%, Protein 0-5% & Lactose 3-6%, the combination of a wide sample range and low uncertainty of measurement guarantees you a robust and reliable calibration line.

LABTEK Services has been supporting the Cryoscope instrument for over 30years, our knowledge and experience with the freezing point depression technology is un-paralled in the dairy industry. As a company we have continually strived to provide high quality products at competitive prices from instrumentation through to after-sales consumables and accessories.

The last 30 years has seen LABTEK Services working with many of the major dairy processors in the UK, supporting a wide range of Cryoscope instruments from different manufacturer’s including Astori Tecnica, Advanced Instruments & Funke Gerber. Our highly experienced technical team can provide technical support including Servicing, Repairs and Spares as well as technical guidance and advice.

Obtaining accurate and repeatable pH results from your pH Meter requires the user to perform regular maintenance of the meter, probes and solution. Below is a guide to best practice from LABTEK Services Ltd

• Keep the electrode hydrated to reduce drifting pH values, slow response times and incorrect measurements – use electrode storage solution to revive a dry electrode saturate for at least an hour.
• Choose the right electrode for your sample – general purpose electrodes are functional for a wide range of applications but not ideal for all samples – choose the right electrode based on sample type food, liquid, paste etc…., high/low temp application.
• Store your electrode in storage solution – storing your electrode in de-ionised water causes ions to leach from the glass membrane and reference electrolyte resulting in a slow and sluggish response.
• Rinse do not wipe your electrode – wiping can cause a static charge which interferes with the pH reading of the electrode, simply rinse in distilled or de-ionised water and then blot not rub with a lint-free paper towel eg kimwipes to remove excess moisture.
• Clean your electrode regularly – deposits can form on the electrode during use, coating the sensing glass resulting in incorrect results and calibrations- Use electrode cleaning solutions specific to your application, specially formulated cleaning solutions are available for a range of product types including, dairy, high proteins etc….
• Calibrate Often – all pH electrodes need to be calibrated often for best accuracy, frequency depends on how accurate you want to be – daily calibration is ideal
• Properly submerge your electrode – both the pH sensing glass and reference junction need to be completely immersed in order to function correctly – add enough sample to submerge both junction and sensing glass.

A wide range of solutions, storage, cleaning, calibration and replacement electrodes are available from our buy-online page

LABTEK Services is able to supply a wide range of hygiene monitoring devices that enable the user to rapidly validated the cleanliness of the processing environment.

The entry level device such as ProClean is a very simple to use colour change protein device similar to using a litmus strip. Proclean is designed to provide information at a preset level of cleanliness and provides the user with a visual aid to determine if the surface is clean – ‘if Green its Clean’.

There are a wide range of colour change devices available for not only ATP Hygiene monitoring, but also for Allergen detection, environmental Listeria and environmental Salmonella.

The colour change devices are designed for simplicity and ease of use whilst providing very valuable information on the processing environment. 

RAPID TEST EASY – Allergen  Residue Test

For the busy processing facility there simply is not an easier allergen test on the market than the Rapid Test EASY Allergen surface and rinse water swab.

Designed for simplicity the Rapid Test EASY requires no complicated laboratory steps simply present the sample to the test device and wait for the result.

Compared to widely used competitive products the rapid test EASY offers the user a simple ONE-STEP solution to accurate and reliable determination of allergen presence on surfaces and in rinse water.

• Qualitative and rapid testing – GLUTEN, EGG, CASEIN, SOYA
• Simple One-step test procedure-results in 10mins
• Enables management of food allergens in production lines for food industries
• Dedicated test kit for swabs and rinse water samples
• Competitively Priced.

In 2019 LABTEK Services launched our new extended Cream Calibration set CR1048 for setting up an accurate calibration slope for cream channels on FTIR & IR dairy analysers.

The set has been designed for the UK dairy processor with fat test levels at popular UK cream products 21% Single Cream, 40% Whipping Cream and 48% Double Cream.

Uniquely LABTEK Services can also provide cream control samples enabling the processor to monitor production with a daily control sample at the key fat levels of 21, 40 & 48%.

The CR1048 set is supplied as a set of 6samples ranging from 10-48%, with additional control samples available. The samples are an ISO Certificated Reference Material with low Uncertainity of Measurement.

The control samples are also proving to be popular tools to validate and check Gerber Testing operators and monitor compentancy and repeatability levels.

Improving your accuracy on cream Fat % by only 0.1% could significantly improve profitability.

LABTEK Services can offer full technical support on how to get the most from your FTIR or Filter IR dairy analyser for a range of manufacturers including FOSS F1, F2, FT120, Perten Lactoscope FTIR, C4, C3, Bruker Lactolyser & MPA-D, Bentley Dairy Analysers.

Pre-Ordered samples are preferred however we do frequently have spare sets and individual control samples which can be ordered and supplied on next day delivery.

LABTEK Services can supply a wide range a liquid and sample collection, storage and shipping devices from a number of different suppliers including GOSSELIN now part of the DOW Corning Group, DeltaLab, Capitol Vial & Burkle.

Sterile & Non-Sterile plasticware is used extensively across a wide range of industries including, Food & Beverage, Dairy & Water.

Even the simple container is available in a wide range of variations including:-

• Sterile or Non-Sterile
• A range of colours, Clear, Natural, Blue, Red
• Closure – Screw-Cap, Hinged Cap, Aspetic Rubber Septum
• A wide range of sizes from 30-300ml.

Sterile collection dippers/sampling are critical when sampling for laboratory microbiology testing. Sampling dippers are supplied individually wrapped in a range of different sizes and handle lengths.

STUART a Cole Palmer Company offers an excellent range of laboratory instrumentation.

The range includes:-

• Dri-Block Heaters
• Centrifuges
• Colony Counters
• Heating Mantles
• Homogenisers
• Hotplate / Hotplate Stirrers
• Incubators
• Liquid Handling
• Shakers & Rockers
• Stirrers
• Vortex Mixers
• Waterbaths

Each and every item protected by BIOCOTE a unique additive applied during the manufacturing process, utilising silver to provide long-term effective antimicrobial protection

LABTEK Services is very pleased to announce the launch of the latest ATP luminometer from Hygiena.

LABTEK Services has been supplying and supporting the Hygiena range for over 15years and firmly believe the ENSURE TOUCH will revolutionise the ATP Hygiene Monitoring industry.

The ENSURE TOUCH introduces the first luminometer with touch screen display and android style icons and interface which will feel very familiar to anybody that has used a smartphone.

The easy to use interface enable the user to quickly set-up new users, test locations and test plans.

After making a significant investment in a FTIR milk analyser to rapidly test dairy products and generate reliable results, it is important to maintain the accuracy using Calibration and Control samples.

Three main factors influence the robustness of the calibration line.

• Analyser performance
• Calibration sample range
• Calibration sample Uncertainty of Measurement

Analyser performance is down to your choice of manufacturer. However, we can and do supply Calibration samples with the widest component ranges with the lowest Uncertainty of Measurement.

Our samples are supplied by QLIP Netherlands, Qlip performs over 200,000 Rose Gottlieb (fat) and Kjeldahl (protein) analyses, 90 percent of which are carried out in duplicate. These duplicate analyses are used by Qlip to calculate the Uncertainty of Measurement of the Calibration Material, currently +/- 0.01% for fat and protein.

For example, the Raw Milk Calibration Samples have Ranges of 0-6% for fat and 0-5% for protein and Lactose. The combination of these ranges with the low Uncertainty of Measurements guarantees you a robust and reliable calibration line.

For a dairy processor, which process monthly over 31 million kgs of raw milk, an improvement of 0,01% accuracy for testing protein will save monthly a value of £18,750 on protein and £9,375 onfat! The financial impact on your production process of an accurate calibration of your instrument is immense!

STUART a Cole Palmer Company offers an excellent range of laboratory instrumentation.

The range includes:-

• Dri-Block Heaters
• Centrifuges
• Colony Counters
• Heating Mantles
• Homogenisers
• Hotplate / Hotplate Stirrers
• Incubators
• Liquid Handling
• Shakers & Rockers
• Stirrers
• Vortex Mixers
• Waterbaths

Each and every item protected by BIOCOTE a unique additive applied during the manufacturing process, utilising silver to provide long-term effective antimicrobial protection

Liquid & Sample Sampling Devices

LABTEK Services can supply a wide range a liquid and sample collection, storage and shipping devices from a number of different suppliers including GOSSELIN now part of the DOW Corning Group, DeltaLab, Capitol Vial & Burkle.

Sterile & Non-Sterile plasticware is used extensively across a wide range of industries including, Food & Beverage, Dairy & Water.

Even the simple container is available in a wide range of variations including:-

• Sterile or Non-Sterile
• A range of colours, Clear, Natural, Blue, Red
• Closure – Screw-Cap, Hinged Cap, Aspetic Rubber Septum
• A wide range of sizes from 30-300ml.

Sterile collection dippers/sampling are critical when sampling for laboratory microbiology testing. Sampling dippers are supplied individually wrapped in a range of different sizes and handle lengths.