Scharlab - AMCO Instruments, SRL

www.scharlab.comThe wise choiceCulture media for microbiologyScharlab S.L. offers its media in two different forms: dehydrated and prepared. The product portfolio also includes dyes insolution, reagents, supplements and additives for culture media as well as rapid confirmation tests.The quality of our mediaScharlau manufactures its dehydrated and prepared culture media according to its ownquality management system which is in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and also followingthe requirements of a number of validated methods, standards and microbiological guidelines(ISO, AFNOR, European Pharmacopoeia, USP, FDA, etc.).We confirm, on an ongoing basis, that the final product meets the predetermined qualitycriteria, including physical, chemical and biological parameters such as appearance, pH,colour, recovery rate, selectivity, differentiation and microbial load. We also follow the specificcriteria for culture media described in different specialised literature (ISO standards, localregulations, etc.).Furthermore, we apply a comprehensive set of criteria tailored to monitor very closely ourproduction and our quality control processes, which include specifications for the mostimportant parameters such as the quality of the water we use, air quality, traceability of rawmaterials, equipment, records and training of our staff.Culture media for microbiologyDehydrated culture mediaWe have an extensive range ofdehydrated culture media that ispart of the broad portfolio of mediaScharlab S.L. manufactures.Each bottle of dehydratedculture medium is individuallywrapped to protect it from dust(Pac-o-Vac ® ) and the certificateof analysis and guarantee of absence of the causative agentof bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the raw materialsof animal origin used in its manufacture is available fromour website.Standard sizes we offer are preweighed sachets (2,5L) and500g bottle, but we can also provide our media in drumsof 5, 10 and 25kg.We are able to manufacture many more formulations thanthose mentioned in this catalogue. Please ask for availabilityof any medium that is not in this catalogue.Our PAC-O-VAC ® packagingThis is an additional outer bag for ourdehydrated media made from air-tighttransparent plastic material and packedunder vacuum. Our Pac-o-Vac ® offersprotection of the product against moisture,dust particles and microorganismsand prevents the alteration of the physicaland organoleptic properties of theproduct.This ensures that our products do not alter their propertiesduring prolonged storage, even in unfavourable climateconditions.Certificate of analysisIncludes pictures in colour oftypical growth.Dehydrated culturemedia in preweighedsachetsDehydrated media in sachetsare an ideal solution for mediaused in smaller quantities. Theexpense of buying a larger500g bottle is not incurred.Spoilage of unused medium that may occur when openinga large bottle is also avoided. There is little wastage as thecustomer is more likely to use 100% of what has been paidfor. Valuable time used to weigh the powder can be savedas well as any errors associated with this process.356Shelf lifeThe normal shelf life of dehydrated media is 4 years fromthe date of manufacture. Stability studies have allowed us toincrease shelf life of several media to 5 years. There are someexceptions, that due to their formula, have a shorter shelf life.Scharlab The Lab Sourcing Group