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INDUSTRY PRODUCTS DDL Now Offers Three Different Test Methods for Dye Leak Testing Two new test methods were recently added to ASTM 1929-12 Standard Test Method for detecting Seal Leaks in porous Medical packaging by dye penetration. In an effort to continually meet the requests of our clients, ddL can now conduct all three methods for dye Leak testing. In the past, the only option was by injection (Method A) where the dye solution was exposed to the seal from the inside of the package. The revision includes two new test methods that have been developed, edge dip (Method B) and the eyedropper (Method C). “When the revisions to the standard were announced in early 2013, ddL immediately began educating our staff to in turn educate our customers on the alternative methods introduced for ASTM 1929-12 testing,” Jason Simon, lab manager at ddL said. “Our lab is now fully equipped to handle all three methods.” The granulation process provides for homogeneous distribution of ingredients within the granules, ensuring consistent, reproducible media even when using only small amounts. Additionally, the granulated format extends shelf life for up to five years compared to the average three-year life of common powdered media. EMD Millipore +1 978.715.4321 Billerica, MA emdmillipore@fkhealth.com Fluid Metering Diluting and Proportional Fluid Control with ±1% Precision for Medical and Analytical Instrumentation The two new methods give manufacturers an opportunity to perform dye leak testing without exposing the product to a significant amount of dye and eliminate the mess that is sometimes encountered when using the ‘injection’ method. The two new methods evaluate package seals by using dye solutions that are applied from the outside of the package seeking out any channels in seals where capillary action is the force that pulls the solution into the package. The STh and STQ duplex metering pumps from Fluid Metering, Inc. are ideal for precision mixing, diluting, and proportional metering for OEM medical, analytical, and industrial instrumentation. DDL, Inc. +1 800.229.4235 Eden Prairie, MN www.testedandproven.com Fluid Metering’s OEM duplex Metering pumps feature FMI’s patented Cerampump® valveless piston pumping technology and are the valveless-syringe alternative to conventional syringe pumps. The Cerampump® has only one moving part in the fluid path, a sapphire-hard ceramic piston, which accomplishes both pumping and valving functions, without valves. EMD Millipore’s Granulated Culture Media for Increased Ease of Use and Safety EMd Millipore’s granulated culture media make media preparation fast, easy and safer. Unlike powdered media, granulated media compacts fine particles into small, uniform granules thus reducing dust generation, dispersion, and the risk of inhalation of hazardous or toxic substances. Granulated media have better flow properties than conventional media. As a result, they pour cleanly into a flask or container without contaminating other equipment. The media do not stick to surfaces but readily sink to the bottom and dissolve more rapidly than powdered media. EMd Millipore’s line of granulated media are of highly accurate, uniform and consistent composition. Even under humid or warm conditions, media components do not disintegrate or form clumps. 262 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS JULY–AUGUST 2013 FMI’s OEM duplex Metering pumps consist of two FMI valveless pump heads direct coupled to a single variable stepper motor drive. The displacement of each pump head is independently adjustable, and a variety of pump head sizes can be used in combinations to achieve dispensing ratios from 1:1 up to 500:1. http://www.testedandproven.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Food Protection Trends - July/August 2013

Food Protection Trends - July/August 2013
Contents
Commentary
The Development and Use of the Food and Agriculture Systems Criticality Assessment Tool (FASCAT)
Evaluation of Process Control to Prevent Contamination of Beef With Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli (STEC) in U.S. Export Abattoirs in Honduras and Nicaragua
Food Safety Performance: Labeling and Indications of Allergens
Expectations and Applications of Natural Antimicrobials to Foods a Guidance Document for Users, Suppliers, Research and Development, and Regulatory Agencies
FSMA: Article 4
Research Spotlight
Beyond the Bio
Industry Products
PDG Highlight
Coming Events

Food Protection Trends - July/August 2013