The members of the VUP elected Dr. Birgit Schumacher, Managing Director of GBA Pharma GmbH, as a new member of its Executive Committee. In this function, she will actively shape the future activities of the VUP and contribute her many years of experience in laboratory operations and the pharmaceutical business to the association's work.

On inspiration trip to Japan: Lavetan director Jan Robrechts talks about his findings on sustainable entrepreneurship.

Taking responsibility for your environment should come naturally. That's why sustainability in all forms is high on Lavetan's agenda. Director Jan Robrechts took a look at the country where sustainability is already in the DNA of the inhabitants: Japan. Imagine yourself on an inspirational journey with Robrechts and discover his findings.

When examining particle traces or adhesive film preparations, the spores of the genus Talaromyces are assigned to the spore type Aspergillus / Penicillium. A doubtless assignment is not possible without spore carriers. The spore type subsumes a number of mold genera whose spores can be described as small and round. The characteristics in direct microscopic methods are often insufficient to determine the genus beyond doubt.

According to TRBA 460, the mold species Talaromyces islandicus is classified in biological risk group 1. Thus, there is no known increased risk of infection to humans.

We are pleased and very grateful that more than 2,000 great people enrich the GBA Group with their ideas, perspectives, life stories and knowledge. Each of them brings his or her own personality and is therefore an important individual piece of the puzzle for our joint success. By treating each other with openness, tolerance and respect, we move forward and develop GBA Group as a unique international company.

International Tea Day is celebrated on May 21 and on the occasion of this day we would like to offer you an insight into our analysis portfolio for tea analytics at GBA Group.

As tea is one of the most consumed luxury foods worldwide, the verification of safety and quality is of great importance. In the tea industry, analytical requirements are constantly changing because almost any plant product, whether herbs, spices, fruits or vegetables, can be used in tea blends.