AFL NEWS: January 2025

Unlocking Potential: Introducing Our New Innovative Platform

New Addition to Our Microbiology Scope Offerings!

AFL is proud to announce the expansion of its ISO certification in 2025, now including the Hygiena BAX? System for real-time PCR testing. This new system offers exceptional sensitivity that can detect as low as one colony-forming unit per sample, in volumes ranging from 25 to 375 grams. This advanced platform enhances our capabilities in detecting Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria, delivering faster, more accurate results compared to traditional testing methods.

This now allows our laboratory to be able to provide an additional PCR platform that targets genetic structures which has superior quality of specificity which leads to fewer false positives. Accurate, reliable results within a fast turnaround time is a staple of what you have become reliant upon AFL for. Reach out today for an updated quote including this system to give you peace of mind.

To learn more about how this cutting-edge technology can support your testing needs and elevate your food safety protocols, visit our website for additional details on our expanded ISO certification.

Accredited Chemistry Testing Gets a Boost

New Chemistry Testing Services Added to our ISO 17025 Scope

We are excited to share that our Chemistry department has expanded its ISO scope of accreditation to include two advanced chemistry testing services, enhancing our analytical capabilities. Our Protein (Nitrogen) by Combustion (Dumas) Method (CM-2.01) offers faster analysis times with reduced waste, making it ideal for homogeneous samples, even with limited sample sizes.

Additionally, our Sugar Analysis by Gas Chromatography (CM-6.05) complements our existing Liquid Chromatography method (CM-6.04), both of which are ISO-accredited.

This provides reliable options for detecting sugars such as fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, sucrose, and total sugars, with the flexibility to analyze others.

These enhancements ensure we deliver more precise and comprehensive results for our clients’ diverse needs.

Reach out to our sales team [email protected] or [email protected] for more information on how AFL can support your testing needs!

Fun Facts!

• Cheese is the most stolen food in the world.
• Cauliflower comes in multiple colors such as purple, orange and green.
• Fruit flavored snacks shine because of car wax.
• During the baking process if the crackers have holes in them, it prevents air bubbles from ruining the product

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