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WhAT’S hAPPENING IN FOOD SAFETY tion. Accreditation was received for analysis of the most relevant fungal toxins (mycotoxins) in grains and grain products. Quantas Analytics was founded in 2005 as a spin-off of the IFA Tulln, a Department of the University for Life Sciences in Vienna, and Romer Labs, an international food safety company. Quantas is located at the Technopol Tulln and staffed with six employees providing analytical services. In addition to mycotoxin analysis, determination of undesirable contaminants like genetically modified organisms (GMO) and allergens in food and feed is offered. Most recently the analysis of melamine was established, the substance that caused one of the largest food scandals in China several months ago, when baby and infant formula were supplemented with this highly toxic chemical. The accreditation certifies that quality management at Quantas Analytics meets highest reliability and safety standards. Within the international comparability and consistent traceability have become relevant in many areas, particularly in analytical services. The main standard used in testing and calibration laboratories is ISO/ IEC 17025, which was issued by the International Organization for Standardization in 2000 and covers two main sections: management requirements and technical requirement. While management requirements are primarily related to the operation and effectiveness of the quality management system within a laboratory, technical requirements address methodologies used, test equipment and the competence of staff. Accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025 is the formal recognition of fulfillment of these requirements by an official accreditation body, which is the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour in Austria. This accreditation is internationally recognized. One to two kg of a representative food or feed sample is required for analysis. Turnaround time at Quantas is usually six days from receiving a sample until a test certificate is provided. Upon request express service can be offered. store experience and private brand development into the grocery business unit. He began his career as a trainee at Shoppers’ Paradise in the United Kingdom (UK). He also worked for Tesco and Safeway, PLC. He served on the Board of Directors at Safeway, PLC, during its merger with Morrisons, creating the UK’s fourth largest supermarket group. He served as the European development director for SB Capital. Sinclair joined Walmart from McCurrach, a UK-based field merchandising business. Mr. Sinclair earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and marketing from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. Q Laboratories, Inc. Names Meghan McDonough to Microbiology Group Leader Position M eghan McDonough has been promoted to Microbiology group leader Q Laboratories, Inc. Ms. McDonough has worked as a microbiologist at Q Laboratories, Inc. since February 2007. As microbiology group leader, Ms. McDonough will be responsible for organizing and scheduling the work load of the section, and assuring that projects are accomplished in a timely and scientifically sound manner. Other responsibilities will be to monitor quality control records, assure that proper records are maintained and studies are conducted in compliance with established standard operating procedures. Aquionics Appoints New Vice President V disinfection specialist Aquionics has appointed Oliver Lawal as its new vice president. Having worked in the US, UK and Germany, Oliver has over ten years global knowledge of UV products and applications. In this new role he will work with existing product lines from Aquionics and its two sister companies, Berson UV-techniek in the Netherlands and Hanovia Limited in the United Kingdom, as well as overseeing the development of new product lines and applications. He joins Aquionics from ITTWEDECO, where he most recently served as director of engineering, responsible for new development. During his time with WEDECO he was responsible for project managing many large UV installations, including a UV wastewater treatment installation, in Manukau, New Zealand. Oliver holds a bachelor’s degree in integrated engineering systems from Manchester University u Walmart’s Jack Sinclair Elected to FMI Board F ood Marketing Institute (FMI) has announced the election of Jack Sinclair, executive vice president of the grocery division for Walmart Stores Division, to the FMI Board of Directors. Walmart Stores, Inc., operates Walmart discount stores, supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and Sam’s Club locations in the United States and around the world. Mr. Sinclair joined Walmart in January 2008 and works to integrate planning, category management, 170 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | MARCH 2009

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