Marcy l'Etoile, France - February 26, 2008. bioMérieux, a world leader in industrial microbiology control, announces that the first Food Safety Handbook: Microbiological Challenges is now available for food professionals. Published by bioMérieux Editions, the handbook was developed with contributions from 24 internationally renowned experts.
The Food Safety Handbook offers an in-depth analysis of microbiological food safety challenges in a user-friendly format. Chapters cover key issues in food safety in the context of a changing global market: current and emerging foodborne pathogens, customized approaches, integrated food safety and quality systems, as well as new developments in diagnostic tools.
“Food safety concerns all of us and has important implications not only for public health but also for international trade in agriculture and food. It is also an extremely complex field, involving diverse issues such as international and local regulations, politics, consumer health and consumer confidence,” said Alexandre Mérieux, Corporate Vice President, Industrial Microbiology, bioMérieux. “I am sure that this publication will provide a valuable resource for food professionals.”
Those interested in acquiring the handbook should visit bioMérieux Industry website
About bioMérieux
Advancing Diagnostics to Improve Public Health
A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for 45 years, bioMérieux is present in more than 150 countries through 37 subsidiaries and a large network of distributors. In 2007, revenues reached €1.063 billion with 84% of sales outside of France.
bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions (reagents, instruments, software) which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. Our products are used for diagnosing infectious diseases and providing high medical value results for cardiovascular emergencies and cancer screening and monitoring. They are also used for detecting microorganisms in agri-food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. bioMérieux is listed on Euronext Paris. Other information can be found at www.biomerieux.com
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