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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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The treatment of farm animals is a socially important issue. As part of protecting public health, our serological tests support veterinary producers and, in particular, national health authorities in monitoring and combating the spread of infectious diseases and other pathogens in livestock herds, which can form the basis for a more species-oriented and appropriate animal husbandry.

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24.9.2024

Milestone reached: Intercolab Accreditation

Our partner Intercolab in Turkey has successfully obtained accreditation according to TS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012!

This accreditation ensures that sampling is organised and carried out in accordance with the highest quality standards under accreditation. This ensures that reliability is guaranteed throughout the supply chain, from sampling to analysis.

28.8.2024

Change of Contaminants Regulation 2023/915

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 is being updated to make the rules on contaminants in food clearer. These adjustments are listed in regulation (EU) 2024/1756. New rules are introduced for testing for certain substances in cereals, baby food and oat products. It also clarifies the rules for maximum amounts of harmful substances in rice products, animal products and cereal products. Below in tabular form is an overview of the changes effective July 16, 2024.