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From fish farming to fish processing, seafood must undergo extensive testing in order to obtain safe and high quality products.
R-Biopharm test kits can be applied throughout the whole production chain: from raw materials to final products, from the inspection of incoming goods to hygiene monitoring and finally to product analysis for correct labeling. Our large portfolio of different test formats can be used to analyze raw fish, canned fish and seafood such as shrimps and mussels.
Antibiotics, hormones and anabolics
Hormones and anabolics like methyltestosterone can be used for sex reversal in fish to obtain fast-growing all-male populations. Residues of these substances can bear health risks for consumers. For this reason, the use of hormones and anabolics in aquaculture is completely banned in most countries with exemptions for veterinary purposes. Residues in fishery and aquaculture products can also be caused by incorrect or illegal use of antibiotics which bear health risks for consumers. Additionally, the inappropriate use of antibiotics contributes to multi-resistance of pathogen bacteria.
Mycotoxins
Plant based aquaculture feed has a high risk of contamination with mycotoxins, especially in countries with humid tropical climates. Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by molds and can accumulate in various agricultural products. Mycotoxins have adverse effects on fish live stocks, like poor growth rates, low body weight gain and high mortality depending on the fish species and the mycotoxin. Thus, a proper risk assessment is important to minimize the exposure of aquacultures to mycotoxins and to avoid economical losses.
Pathogens, spoilage organisms, bacterial toxins and viruses
Fishery products are a favorable environment for bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella, Vibrio or Clostridium, which may cause serious foodborne diseases. Toxins, yeasts and viruses may be present in fishery products, too; especially mussels are at risk of a norovirus contamination. The monitoring of pathogens throughout the whole production chain is therefore crucial to ensure consumer protection and product stability.
Fish species identification
Fish must be labeled with the commercial designation of the species and its scientific name, according to EU Regulation 1379/2013 on the common organization of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products. The regulation also states that, for the purpose of consumer protection, national authorities should make full use of available technology, including DNA testing. To ensure correct labelling and avoid financial damages, enterprises as well as government agencies can rely on the highly sensitive and specific real-time PCR kits offered by R-Biopharm.
Acids and other constituents
Organic acids affect the rate of growth of pathogenic bacteria in food. Lactic acid and acetate are widely used as preservatives and anti-oxidants in fish, while sulfite is particularly used as preservative in shrimps. If the preservatives are injected into the fish, the concentration is precisely known. But if the fish is soaked in a solution, it is necessary to check the concentration in the tissues. Moreover, naturally occurring organic acids like lactic acid can play a role if they are present in the bacterial flora. Since there are legal limits depending on the country, the concentration of acids and other preservatives should be checked in the final product.
Histamine
Histamine is produced in fish during storage and can exceed levels of 1000 mg/kg. Several countries have set maximum tolerance levels for histamine due to its potential for human illness (commonly referred to as “scombroid poisoning”). The limit value for fish and fishery products is between 50 and 200 mg/kg depending on the fish species. Species that contain high levels of histamine are e.g. tuna, mackerel, sardines and anchovy. Fish of good quality should contain less than 10 mg/kg histamine.
Product portfolio
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDA®CUBE SCAN |
The RIDA®CUBE SCAN is a photometric system that allows biochemistry testing, covering all enzymatic and colorimetric assays for the detection of organic acids (e.g. lactic acid), sugars (e.g. glucose) or other food components (e.g. sulfite). The … Read more |
Weight: 2.4 kg Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 14.5 cm Android based app Bluetooth and USB connection Data transfer to host printer |
ZRCS0546 |
| RIDA®CUBE SO2-Total |
UV-method for the determination of SO2-Total (free and bound sulfite) in wine, must and other food products. The enzymatic test kit is designed for using only with the RIDA®CUBE SCAN instrument (340 nm). Read more |
Test-kit for 32 determinations (single-test cartridges) | RCS4600 |
| Enzytec™ Liquid SO2-Total |
This test is a colorimetric assay used in wine laboratories for the determination of “total sulfite” (SO2 total) concentration in wine, must and other food samples. The assay does not involve any enzyme, the reaction is a chemical / … Read more |
Test-kit with 2 x 50 determinations, 2 x 100 mL R1 + 2 x 25 mL R2 + 3.5 mL calibrator (100 assays) |
E8600 |
| RIDA®CUBE Acetic acid |
UV-method for the determination of Acetic acid in food products. The enzymatic test kit is designed for using only with the RIDA®CUBE SCAN instrument (340 nm). Read more |
Test-kit for 32 determinations (single-test cartridges) | RCS4226 |
| RIDA®CUBE L-Lactic acid |
UV-method for the determination of L-Lactic acid in food products. The enzymatic test kit is designed for using only with the RIDA®CUBE SCAN instrument (340 nm). Read more |
Test-kit for 32 determinations (single-test cartridges) | RCS4260 |
| Enzytec™ Liquid D-/L-Lactic acid |
Enzymatic assay for D-Lactic acid and L-Lactic acid in foodstuff and other sample materials (without differentiation). Read more |
Test-kit with 2 x 25 determinations for manual use, (500 tests on automated systems), 2 x 50 ml R1 and 2 x 12.5 ml R2 |
E8240 |
| Enzytec™ Generic L-Lactic acid |
UV-method for the determination of L-Lactic acid in foodstuffs and other materials. Read more |
Test combination for approx. 32 determinations | E1254 |
| Enzytec™ Generic Acetic acid |
UV-method for the determination of Acetic acid in foodstuffs and other materials. Read more |
Test combination for 2 x 16 determinations (approx. 32 assays) | E1226 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZ PANGASIUS™ Pangasius Species Rapid Kit |
Assay for the positive identification of species content (Pangasius) in a sample: EZ PANGASIUS™ Pangasius Species Rapid Kit (Art. No. 510EZP) Read more |
10 tests per kit (test strips). | 510EZP |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SureFood® ALLERGEN 4plex SEAFOOD |
The SureFood® ALLERGEN 4plex SEAFOOD is a multiplex real-time PCR for the qualitative detection and differentiation of specific fish, crustaceans and molluscs DNA. Read more |
100 reactions | S3405 |
| SureFood® ALLERGEN Molluscs |
The SureFood® ALLERGEN Molluscs is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative and / or quantitative detection of specific molluscs (mollusca) DNA sequences according to directive (EC) 1169/2011 in food. The molluscs family contains 50,000 – … Read more |
100 reactions | S3613 |
| SureFood® ALLERGEN Fish |
The SureFood® ALLERGEN Fish is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative and / or quantitative detection of specific fish DNA sequences according to directive (EC) 1169/2011. The group of fishes contains about 30000 species. Due to the large … Read more |
100 reactions | S3610 |
| SureFood® ALLERGEN Crustaceans |
The SureFood® ALLERGEN Crustaceans is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative and / or quantitative detection of specific crustaceans (Crustacea) DNA sequences according to directive (EC) 1169/2011. The crustacean family contains about 44,000 … Read more |
100 reactions | S3612 |
| RIDASCREEN® Histamine (enzymatic) |
RIDASCREEN® Histamine (enzymatic) is used for the quantitative determination of histamine in fresh fish, canned fish, fish meal, wine and cheese. Read more |
Microtiterplate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) | R1605 |
| RIDASCREEN®FAST Crustacean |
RIDASCREEN®FAST Crustacean is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of crustaceans which can be present as ingredient or contamination in raw or cooked food. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) | R7312 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Dry PA |
Compact Dry PA is a simple and safe test procedure for the determination and quantification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa counts in foods, cosmetics, water samples or pharmaceutical materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter … Read more |
HS9491: 100 nutrient plates, HS9492: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS9491 / HS9492 |
| SureFast® Enterobacteriaceae Screening PLUS |
The test detects Enterobacteriaceae DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5507 |
| SureFast® Parasitic Water Panel 4plex |
The SureFast® Parasitic Water Panel 4plex is a multiplex real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium spp.. Each reaction contains an internal … Read more |
100 reactions | F5506 |
| SureFast® Legionella 3plex |
The SureFast® Legionella 3plex is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of Legionella spp. and Legionella pneumophila. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5505 |
| SureFast® Vibrio 4plex |
The SureFast® Vibrio 4plex is a multiplex real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5161 |
| SureFast® Escherichia coli PLUS |
The test detects Escherichia coli DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5157 |
| SureFast® Cronobacter sakazakii PLUS |
SureFast® Cronobacter sakazakii PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of Cronobacter sakazakii DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5115 |
| SureFast® Cronobacter PLUS |
The test detects Cronobacter spp. DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5114 |
| SureFast® EHEC/EPEC 4plex |
SureFast® EHEC/EPEC 4plex is a multiplex real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of DNA sequences of the virulence factors stx1 (subtype a-d), stx2 (subtype a-g), eae and the E. coli and Shigella spp. virulence factor … Read more |
100 reactions | F5128 |
| Compact Dry X-SA |
Usage of Compact Dry X-SA is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of Staphylococcus aureus in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special … Read more |
HS9621: 100 nutrient plates, HS9622: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS9621 / HS9622 |
| SureFast® Legionella Screen PLUS |
The test detects Legionella spp. DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5502 |
| Compact Dry VP |
Usage of Compact Dry VP is a simple and safe test procedure for detection and quantification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus as well as Vibrio spp. in foods or raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish … Read more |
HS8821: 100 nutrient plates, HS8822: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS8821 / HS8822 |
| Compact Dry ETB |
Usage of Compact Dry ETB is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of Enterobacteria in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm … Read more |
HS9431: 100 nutrient plates, HS9432: 40 nutrient plates (HS9432), four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS9431 / HS9432 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| EuroProxima DNSH |
EuroProxima DNSH is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative detection of nifursol metabolite 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid hydrazide (DNSH) in meat and seafood. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | 5091DNSH |
| EuroProxima Tetrodotoxin |
EuroProxima Tetrodotoxin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for quantitative analysis of tetrodotoxin in fish and shellfish. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | 5191TTX |
| EuroProxima Florfenicol-amine |
A competitive enzyme immunoassay for screening and quantitative analysis of florfenicol-amine in various matrices. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | 5091FLOA |
| EuroProxima Oxytetracycline |
A competitive enzyme immunoassay for screening and quantitative analysis of oxytetracyclines in various matrices. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | 5091OTC |
| EuroProxima Fluoroquinolones II |
EuroProxima Fluoroquinolones II is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for screening and quantitative analysis of fluoroquinolones in various matrices. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | 5101FLUQII |
| EuroProxima Malachite Green Total/Crystal Violet |
EuroProxima Malachite Green Total/Crystal Violet is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for quantitative analysis of malachite green, leucomalachite green, crystal violet and leucocrystal violet in fish and shrimp. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | 5161MGT |
| EuroProxima Saxitoxin |
EuroProxima Saxitoxin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the screening and quantitative analysis of the shellfish poison saxitoxin in various matrices. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | 5191SAXI |
| EuroProxima Flumequine |
EuroProxima Flumequine is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for screening and quantitative analysis of flumequine in various matrices. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | 5101FLUM |
| EuroProxima Erythromycin |
EuroProxima Erythromycin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for screening and quantitative analysis of erythromycin in various matrices. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | 5151ERY |
| EuroProxima Domoic Acid |
EuroProxima Domoic Acid is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for quantitative analysis of domoic acid in scallop, mussel and oyster samples. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | 5191DOMO |
| EuroProxima Dimetridazole |
EuroProxima Dimetridazole is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for quantitative analysis of dimetridazole in various matrices. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | 5091DIME |
| EuroProxima Colistin |
A competitive enzyme immunoassay for screening and quantitative analysis of colistin in various matrices. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | 5151COL |
| RIDASCREEN® Tetracyclin |
RIDASCREEN® Tetracyclin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of tetracyclins in milk, milk powder, cheese, butter, dairy products (curd, yoghurt (plain/with fruits), kefir, cream, sour cream) honey, meat, sausage, fish, … Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R3505 |
| RIDASCREEN® Sulfamethazin |
RIDASCREEN® Sulfamethazin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of sulfamethazine in milk, meat, honey, liver, kidney, fish, shrimp and egg. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | R3011 |
| RIDASCREEN® Streptomycin |
RIDASCREEN® Streptomycin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of streptomycin in milk and milk powder, honey, meat, liver, kidney, shrimp and apple juice. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | R3104 |
| RIDASCREEN® Bacitracin |
RIDASCREEN® Bacitracin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of bacitracin in milk, meat, eggs, feed and urine. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each). | R2901 |
| Premi®Test Urin |
Premi®Test Urin is a reagent that enables bovine/porcine urine to be tested for antibiotic residues with Premi®Test. Read more |
Premi®Test Urine contains 1 dropping bottle with 15 ml of sample buffer. The number of samples which can be prepared is dependent on the volume of the samples. Exemplarily, 30 samples with a volume of 30 ml each. | R3921 |
| RIDASCREEN® Nitrofuran (AHD) |
RIDASCREEN® Nitrofuran (AHD) is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of the nitrofurantoin metabolite AHD in shrimp and fish. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R3713 |
| Premi®Test 25 |
Premi®Test is a microbial screening test that allows the detection of antibiotic residues, especially in fresh meat (beef, pork, poultry) in less than 4 hours. The test is sensitive to antibiotics of the following groups: β-lactams, cephalosporins, … Read more |
25 ampoules | R3925 |
| Premi®Test 4×25 |
Premi®Test is a microbial screening test that allows the detection of antibiotic residues, especially in fresh meat (beef, pork, poultry) in less than 4 hours. The test is sensitive to antibiotics of the following groups: β-lactams, cephalosporins, … Read more |
4 x 25 ampoules | R3900 |
| RIDASCREEN® Nitrofuran (AMOZ) |
RIDASCREEN® Nitrofuran (AMOZ) is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of AMOZ in shrimp, fish, meat and poultry. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R3722 |
| RIDASCREEN® Nitrofuran (AOZ) |
RIDASCREEN® Nitrofuran (AOZ) is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of AOZ in shrimp, meat (chicken, pork, beef), liver (beef and pork), fish, whole egg and milk. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R3703 |
| RIDASCREEN® Chinolone/Quinolones |
RIDASCREEN® Chinolone/Quinolones is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of chinolones in egg, meat (beef, pork, sheep, chicken, turkey), fish and shrimp. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R3113 |
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