Hygiene Monitoring Instruments, Samplers, Tests & Accessories
Hygiene monitoring is a critical step in food production plants and other industries and markets to minimize the contamination risk of products and personnel within applicable environments. This is achieved by routinely verifying the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection practices for equipment, personnel, and high touch surfaces.
For rapid monitoring, our tests use of established detection methods such as ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), and protein detection which are commonly known and accepted indicators of overall surface hygiene and cleaning efficacy.
For traditional monitoring, our tests use various selective media for semi-quantitative determination of hygienic conditions on surfaces or in liquid samples.
Products
| Product | Target(s) | How to measure | Instrumentation required? | Reading Time to result (TTR) | Assay Storage & Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVP ICON® system | ATP, conductivity & concentration, pH, temperature | ATP swabs read in luminometer; other parameters via optional probe | Yes | 18 sec | Room Temp |
| HY-LiTE® 2 system
| ATP in surface, liquid, industrial samples, and Jet A1 Fuel | Application-specific ATP pen read in luminometer | Yes | 16 sec | 2–8 °C |
| FLASH® RT colorimetric assay | Total protein including allergens | Protein swab colorimetric assay (presence / absence) | No | 10±4 min | Room Temp |
| HY-RiSE® colorimetric assay | NAD / NADH and their phosphates | Colorimetric assay using test strips and 3 reagents (wetting, substrate, enzyme) | No | 4 – 5 min | Room Temp or 2–8 °C |
Traditional Methods
| Product | Target(s) | How to measure | Instrumentation required? | Reading Time to result (TTR) | Assay Storage & Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dip & swab tester | Total viable count, coliforms, yeast and molds | Counting of the microbial colonies on single side after incubation | No, except for incubator | 24–72h | Room Temp |
| Envirocheck® dip slides | Total count, enterobacterium, E. coli, coliforms, yeast and molds | Counting of different microbial colonies on sides A and B after incubation | No, except for incubator | 24h to 7 days | < 15 °C |
ATP Testing
The ATP test is a sensitive and rapid method to measure growing microorganisms through the detection of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an energy-carrying molecule found in living cells.
Our MVP ICON® is an ATP test system and software platform that combines HACCP and hygiene monitoring with powerful program management capabilities.
For specialty industrial applications such as fuel testing, industrial process fluids, and monitoring of bioburden for water quality, our HY-LiTE® 2 ATP monitoring system with TREND2 software provides unparalleled measurement and performance.
Protein Testing
Food contact surfaces may appear clean but can still contain traces of protein residue, which is difficult to remove. Undetected, this can provide a nutrient source for harmful bacteria to grow. And since most food allergens are proteins, regular protein testing can be an effective method for verifying cleaning methods and avoid cross-contamination to allergen-free products. The FLASH® total protein test gives a visual readout with results within 10 minutes, allowing corrective action to be taken immediately. No instrumentation is required, and the test can be used by all personnel without the need for extensive training.
NAD Testing
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides (NAD, NADH) are compounds that are found in all living cells, including microorganisms. HY-RiSE® detection test kits measure quickly and reliable NAD and their phosphates and indicates the presence of microorganisms by color development on the test strip.
DIP SWAB TESTERS & CONTACT SLIDES
Swabs and dip slides are designed for surface monitoring on difficult to access areas. These techniques do not need the cumbersome and expensive hardware and materials associated with traditional testing methods.
Ready-to-use dehydrated Dip and Swab testers are designed for convenient microbial counting in a broad range of applications. They are convenient and easy to use, suitable for liquid and swab samples.
Our Envirocheck® Dip Slides for semi-quantitative detection of microorganisms on surfaces and in liquids are flexible paddles that are coated with different nutrient media. After sampling and incubation, two parameters can be determined in one step.
Related Product Resources
- Webinar: Disinfection Control and Hygiene Monitoring Processes for Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Make the right decisions faster during your disinfection control and hygiene monitoring processes for food & beverage manufacturing.
- Application Note: Suitability of MC Media Pad for Hygiene Monitoring
The study focused on usage of MC‑Media Pad® in passive air, personnel and surface monitoring in comparison to standard test methods.
- Application Note: Validation and Application of FLASH® RT Rapid Protein Detection Test
FLASH® RT is a rapid total protein detection test which serves as verification for adequate removal of proteinaceous matter, including allergens, on manufacturing surfaces.
- EN ISO 11133 and Water for the Preparation and Performance Testing of Microbiological Culture Media
See how two water sources compare when preparing and performance testing microbiological culture media acc. to EN ISO 11133: centrally purified water vs. water from a Milli-Q® IX system were assessed. Tests included media specific for Listeria and Salmonella pathogens.
- Brochure: MVP Icon ATP Testing System
MVP ICON® sampling devices are designed to compensate for variations in swabbing technique, so no matter how many technicians you have or the frequency of staff turnover, you can be assured of accurate, consistent readings.
- Brochure: Swab & Sampler Test Kits for Quality Control
This technique eliminates the cumbersome and expensive hardware and materials associated with traditional testing techniques.
- Flyer: Envirocheck® Dip Slides
Envirocheck® Dip Slides provide semi-quantitative detection of microorganisms on surfaces and in liquids.
- Flyer: FLASH® RT Allergen Indicator Protein Test
FLASH® RT is a total protein visual test that rapidly detects protein residues left on food contact surfaces after cleaning.
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