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Microbial Quality Testing for Nutraceuticals 

Dietary Supplements

The global demand for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals has surged, fueled by heightened health consciousness, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep pace, manufacturers must swiftly adapt their operations and quality control measures while navigating regulatory requirements.  

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Microbiology For Innovators 

Despite their natural composition and ingredients, Nutraceuticals are prone to microbial contamination from soil microorganisms such as E. coli, Salmonella and S. aureus, which can proliferate during production stages. However, traditional quality testing methods are often expensive, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, exacerbating industry challenges. 

In response, bioMérieux introduces AUGMENTED DIAGNOSTICS a groundbreaking approach that integrates traditional microbiology testing with cutting-edge Molecular techniques, Data Science, and Genomics. This innovative suite of solutions empowers nutraceutical manufacturers to anticipate raw material risks, address microbial quality testing challenges, and enhance overall operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.  

 

By adopting AUGMENTED DIAGNOSTICS, manufacturers gain actionable insights swiftly, enabling improved risk management, incident prevention, and sustained business performance. As a trusted partner in Augmented Diagnostics, bioMérieux is committed to providing game-changing solutions tailored to the unique complexities and challenges of the nutraceutical industry. Through this approach, safety, quality, and efficiency in production processes are enhanced, reinforcing consumer trust and industry integrity. 

 

Our Solutions For The Dietary Supplements Industry

  • VIDAS® KUBE™ Automated Food Pathogens Detection

    EASY AUTOMATED FOOD PATHOGEN DETECTION

    VIDAS® KUBE™ is an automated food pathogen detection system with accessible volume flexibility adding advanced automation, minimum training and higher productivity.

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  • VITEK EXPRESS Identification Services

    ID Services Powered by Microbiology Experts

    Our VITEK® EXPRESS solution provides you with the convenience of outsourcing to optimize microbial identification, relying on proven methods.

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  • VITEK® 2 COMPACT

    The #1 Solution in Automated Identification

    The VITEK® 2 Compact system offers quality control testing solutions for fast and accurate microbial identification. With technology that includes an extensive and robust identification database, rapid results, and minimal training time, it will streamline laboratory workflow for increased productivity.

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  • VITEK® COMPACT PRO

    Automated and Reliable Microbial Identification

    VITEK® COMPACT PRO is our latest innovation for rapid, automated and reliable microbial identification - empowering staff, helping control costs and staying compliant.

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  • VITEK® MS Rapid Identification of Microorganisms

    Improve Your Productivity and Increase Confidence

    VITEK® MS is an automated system for microbial identification, offering one the shortest and reliable time-to-result workflows and highly accurate identification.

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  • VITEK® MS PRIME MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry System

    Get Species Level Identification & Maximize Your Lab Efficiency

    VITEK® MS PRIME is the next level of automated MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry system, that allows an accurate microbial identification to the species-level.

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