The DNA business group of Tepnel BioSystems (TBS) has introduced analytical services for clients wishing to take advantage of the latest molecular biology techniques for Animal Speciation to ensure compliance with Regulations on the labelling of Foods and composition of Animal Feedingstuffs. The service is complementary to the animal speciation contract analysis service offered by our Immunoassay group, in order to provide clients with the choice of two different analytical approaches.
Why is Tepnel’s service so special?
TBS has an enviable position in the field of Animal Speciation resulting from its’ market leading BIOKITS range of ELISA test kits, used around the world by many Governmental and Food Industry laboratories and the company’s activity in this area for more than 15 years. In addition to this immunoassay experience, TBS’ parent company Tepnel Life Sciences (TLS) is a global biotechnology group focussed on cost effective DNA analysis, particularly in the key areas of purification, amplification and detection. This core competence within Tepnel has enabled TBS to develop proprietary methods of DNA extraction, which in conjunction with amplification technologies have created powerful analytical techniques for Animal Speciation that are both highly specific and highly sensitive. These DNA techniques for Animal Speciation are now offered to everyone interested in this important area of food safety (e.g. in connection with BSE control) and product labelling.
TBS has invested significantly in highly qualified staff, in-house training programmes and high quality facilities in order to develop the skills to test your products. This expertise puts us ahead of the field, and our high service standards make us a reliable partner for our valued clients.
- Specialists - qualified molecular biologists to explain the issues
- Innovators - able to respond to changing market needs
- Reliable - always respond to meet your deadline
- Recognised - reputation for high levels of service and performance
Who requires DNA analytical services?
All parties concerned with meeting the legislative requirements for demonstrating the composition of animal feed raw materials and finished products for human consumption. Our local and international clients include:
- Food suppliers
- Private laboratories
- Government laboratories
- Animal feed suppliers
What services can TBS offer?
A specialised range of DNA analyses can be performed in accordance with clients’ requirements. The analyses use a variety of TBS’s own proprietary technologies especially those concerning the critical step of sample extraction. Where new issues arise, for example due to the introduction of new food labelling regulations in Europe, assistance in developing new methods for testing a client’s own products can be arranged. Due to the specialist nature of our experience many of the tests we perform are for verification purposes of previously analysed samples and for investigations of food complaints.
Currently, we offer three levels of service :
- 10 working days turnaround
- 5 working days turnaround
- Express service for rapid results
Qualitative results are provided for the following services:
| Analytical Service |
Service Description |
| Cow |
Specific detection |
| Pig |
Specific detection |
| Chicken |
Specific detection |
| Turkey |
Specific detection |
| Sheep |
Specific detection |
| Horse |
Specific detection |
| Rabbit |
Specific detection |
TBS performs these analytical services on food products, many types of feeding stuffs, meat & bone meal, food complaint samples and raw meat ingredients.
To complete the package of assistance: advice, consultation, and troubleshooting are all offered in addition to contract analysis of food and feed samples.
- Raw material testing
- Finished product testing
What assistance can TBS provide to meet my requirements?
TBS’s services are provided by qualified molecular biologists ensuring:
- Accuracy and reliability
- Fast turnaround times
Whatever service you choose strict confidentiality is assured at all times.
Please contact TBS to discuss your requirements.
