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2024-11-19

FISH: Differentiation between aneugens and clastogens in in vitro micronucleus tests

In in vitro micronucleus tests (according to OECD 487), the occurrence of micronuclei in interphase cells provides an indirect, but easy and rapid measurement of structural chromosomal damage (clastogenicity) and effects on the spindle apparatus (aneugenicity) in cells that have undergone cell division during or after exposure to a test substance. Micronuclei arise from chromosomal fragments or whole chromosomes, occur rarely spontaneously, but are induced by clastogenic or aneugenic agents.

2024-11-14

Swiss company NIUTEC becomes a new member of the GBA Group

The GBA Group is expanding its international laboratory network and is represented in Switzerland for the first time with the addition of laboratory service provider NIUTEC AG (NIUTEC). With this acquisition, the GBA Group is once again strengthening its positioning in the growing market for the qualification of medical devices. Furthermore, the partnership with NIUTEC creates a strong basis for further development in the important local Swiss market for environmental analysis.

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Sustainability Services

Our Sustainability Services

Our Sustainability Services make an important contribution to environmental sustainability. Our laboratory analyses and specialist services are used for a wide range of tests.

For example, we support manufacturers in the production of healthy food, enable environmental tests for soil, water and waste, test medicines for their effectiveness and ensure good drinking water quality.

Health

Veterinary
Legionella
Hygiene management
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals

Products

Drinking water (legionella)
Material and plastic samples
Foodstuffs
Cosmetics

Environment

Environmental analysis (soil, waste, air)
Biota
Compost and fermentation products
Ground and surface water

Buildings

Building pollutants, building fabric (asbestos, roofing felt, indoor air, mold)
VDI 6022
Concrete (old & new)
Legionella
IVARIO

Infrastructure

Waste, rubble, asphalt
Concrete (old and new)
Cooling and process water
Bath and pool water

Our services with sustainability aspects

Food

Environment

Pharma

Medical Devices

Cosmetics

Chemicals

Water

Building Contaminants / Materials

SDGs at GBA Group

The SDGs or Sustainable Development Goals, are an action plan established by the United Nations that aims to promote global peace and prosperity while protecting the planet.

The GBA Group recognizes the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We are already making an important contribution to several goals and are constantly developing further.

SDG 2: Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Our contribution:

The GBA Group supports the availability of nutritious and safe food by providing analytical services at the highest level. Through our food analysis services, we help to improve product quality and bring contaminant-free products to the market.

We carry out analyses for residues, contaminants, allergens, nutritional values and more, covering almost all product categories - from fruit & vegetables to meat, spices, cereal products, tea and convenience products.