Surface sampling : what about the standardization of the sampling conditions ?

ISO 14698-1 and ISO 18593 standards describe the surface sampling best practices using contact plates. In a contact plate, the level of agar is slightly higher than the dish itself, and is applied on a surface during a defined time. This method seems very simple, and yet the experience shows that...

The air and compressed gas quality control is not always carried out, despite its importance. Often in direct contact with the finished product or its semi-finished materials, ISO 8573-7:2003 is the most recent standard that regulates its specifications, testing procedures, and certain quality thresholds. All industries using compressed air or gas are concerned!...

Norms evolution impacts microbiology lab needs and practices. To be conform, new impactors appear on the market. Conformity, cost and availability are key factors to make a choice. Once the right model found, one last headache remains : how can you ensure the transition from one bio-collector to another ?...

What is it, what is it for ? This is the question we heard many times during customers visits. In fact, there is a difference between colony count and the real number of colonies growing on the agar. It is simple : the wider the diameter of the holes, the...

In controlled environments like cleanrooms, maintaining air quality is essential for product safety and compliance with industry standards. ISO 14698 provides guidelines for controlling and monitoring airborne contamination in these sensitive spaces. To meet these guidelines, organizations must establish a sampling plan defining specific parameters for air monitoring. The AIRWEL Plus air sampler offers...

Welcome to this section dedicated to tutorials on how to use the AIRWEL air sampler. These videos were made to provide you with step-by-step assistance in learning how to use the equipment, whether you are a new user or already familiar with its features. The aim of these tutorials is...