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Fact sheet – Beeswax

Beeswax   Beeswax is a natural product that is produced by special wax-secreting glands of bee workers to build their comb. As a valuable raw material it is used in candle, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries (E901) as well as essential raw material for the production of honeycombs. Despite of over 300 different single components,
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Fact sheet – coffee Robusta or Arabica, 16-O-Methylcafestol

Coffee Arabica or Robusta? Coffee beans are one of the most traded goods worldwide and therefore prone to potential adulterations. Mainly the two kinds Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora) are offered which vary in cultivation, taste, shape and prize.(1) Beans of Arabica are aromatic, mild, harmonic in taste and contain a high percentage
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QSI offers the quantitative analysis of terpenes in plant products. GC/MS is used to analyze 21 terpenes, even under GMP conditions.

Quantitative determination of terpenes

Terpenes are molecules constructed from isoprene units that occur naturally in plants. As secondary metabolites, they have a wide range of functions such as attracting pollinating insects, protecting against herbivores or as growth regulators. Terpenes are the main component of essential oil and have a decisive influence on the aroma of plants products such as
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QSI and Diapharm Oldenburg to go together in the future

Bremen – QSI GmbH is pleased to announce the merger with Diapharm Analytics GmbH from Oldenburg – both companies of the Tentamus Group. QSI CEO Gudrun Beckh reports: “Already during our summer party, we were able to inform our employees about the good news that we will be able to go together in the future.
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Fact Sheet – Crystallization

The following factors have a main influence on the crystallization behaviour of honey: sugar spectrum water content storage temperature duration of storage presence of crystallization nuclei various measures of the honey processing The starting point for the crystallization of honey are so-called crystal nuclei, microscopically small particles such as tiny glucose crystals, pollen grains, dust
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Cocotea 2019

At the fifth international conference for coffee, cocoa and tea, industry and research met for a three-day technical exchange. QSI was represented at the event by Arne Dübecke and Annika Hoffmann. On the first day Arne Dübecke gave a presentation on pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in tea and herbs. He explained which challenges have to be
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Book The Honey by Helmut Horn and Cord Lüllmann, Beekeeping, Analysis, Law, legal requiremetns, Health

New Book The Honey

We would like to introduce the eagerly anticipated english edition of the book „The Honey“ by Helmut Horn and Cord Lüllmann. Honey is one of nature’s most valuable raw materials – and has been for over twelve thousand years. Its ingredients are valued in nutrition as well as in medicine and cosmetics. Like no other
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QSI celebrates – Pink Party

QSI GmbH had every reason to celebrate last weekend: In addition to the presentation of the two new buildings, the merger of Diapharm Oldenburg and QSI Bremen, under the umbrella of the Tentamus Group, was announced.                            Customers, employees and family celebrated with delicious food, drinks and good
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Psicose: first experience with new marker for adulteration

There are many ways to adulterate honey and it is becoming more and more difficult to find out about the fraud. We have therefore broaden our scope of analysis for the authenticity testing of honey and now offer the analysis of psicose, a marker substance for sugar syrups. Starch-based syrups are used to intentionally adulterate
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Fake test reports

Due to current events, we would like to inform you that fake test reports, allegedly issued by QSI GmbH, are in circulation. As you know, you always receive our test reports as a PDF document. However, PDF documents are not per se tamper-proof, but can be changed subsequently. We are aware of this problem and
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Tentamus Group welcomes its first laboratory in Portugal!

Globalab, a laboratory specialized in microbiological analysis for the Environmental and Food industry, becomes the first Tentamus laboratory in Portugal. Based in Marinha Grande (Portugal), Globalab offers a wide range of microbiological analytical services focused on the agri-food and environmental sector. Globalab opened its doors in 2004 and has since become a reference laboratory in the
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Tentamus - Partnership with Horn & Company

Tentamus Group and Horn & Company enter into partnership

Combined expertise for retail & life science industry   The Tentamus Group, a global network of highly specialized laboratories in the life science sector, is pleased to announce the conclusion of a long-term cooperation with the top management consultancy Horn & Company. Both companies are already independently recognized as “hidden champions” in their respective industries. 
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Detection of eggs as an allergen

In the EU, 14 substances are defined that can cause allergies or intolerances when consumed. These substances are listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 and includes, among others, chicken eggs. Substances that may cause allergies or intolerances must be highlighted in the list of ingredients according to Article 21 of the Food
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SMS Expansion – Cosmetics Testing Services

Southern Microbiological Services (SMS Ltd.) has been offering UKAS accredited microbiological testing services to the food and drinks industries since it was established in 1987. Our laboratory is also RSA approved. Located near Wellington, Somerset, in the UK, SMS Labs is excited to be able to extend our offering to include cosmetic testing.   Sally
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A new laboratory is joining the Tentamus Group in Italy!

The Tentamus Group is proud to welcome C.A.I.M. Analysis Laboratory to its international network of laboratories and service providers.   Based in Follonica (Province of Grosseto, Italy), C.A.I.M. Laboratory offers chemical and microbiological analysis and consultation services, providing valuable support to companies operating in the agri-food, oenological and environmental sector.   C.A.I.M. is among the
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Analyst GMP Certification Extension

The Israeli MoH notified Analyst Research Laboratories that it has successfully passed its latest audit and has been rewarded with an extension of its GMP certification. The Israeli Institute for Standardization and Control of Pharmaceuticals operating under the Israeli MoH, is recognized by the European Commission under the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of
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Tentamus Pharma Group at CPhI worldwide 2021

The Tentamus Pharma Group bundles all competences in the field of drug and medical device testing and is made up of class leading independent laboratories, providing high quality service and support to our clients worldwide. Our client base ranges from small start-up companies to multi-national corporations, encompassing a comprehensive and diverse portfolio of services to
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More time to be ready for IVDR?

About 90 % of all in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturer cannot benefit from transition period laid down in Article 110 of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) and must be ready for IVDR in May 2022. The new Regulation will replace the current Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices from 26 May 2022. The main
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VELTIA Labs for Life Cyprus has updated its Scope of Accreditation!

“Your life’s quality, our top priority” – VELTIA Cyprus is committed to VELTIA LABS FOR LIFE’s motto and has set a clear target for 2021. The goal was to upgrade its nutritional lab and provide its clients the services of one “stop-care lab”. “After a successful 4-day-audit conducted by CYS-CYSAB (Cyprus Accreditation Body) we are
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Foundation of Tentamus Pharma & Med Deutschland GmbH

Formation of a new company out of BLS-Analytik GmbH, TentaMedix GmbH and DSIpharm Oldenburg The Tentamus Group pleased to inform you that BLS Analytik GmbH, TentaMedix GmbH and DSIpharm Oldenburg have merged as one company with immediate effect as Tentamus Pharma & Med Deutschland GmbH. The company’s headquarters are located in Bad Kissingen, Columbiastraße 14
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