In October 2020, MicroVal has approved the renewal and extension of the certificate for Assurance GDS E. coli 0157:H7 Tq, manufactured by Merck MilliporeSigma. This genetic detection system is an automated nucleic acid amplification system for the detection of pathogenic E. coli 0157:H7 in foods, ingredients and environmental samples. The renewal and extension study was conducted by Qlaboratories.
The Assurance GDS E.coli 0157:H7 Tq was first validated in 2016. For the renewal project, all data was reanalysed according to the statistical guidelines outlined in ISO 16140-2:2016 to determine if the acceptance criteria were met.
An additional alternative confirmation method for E. coli O157:H7 was also added to the scope. Necessary supplemental testing was conducted following a sensitivity outline for the categories that are already claimed following ISO 16140-6: 2019.
The renewed and extended certificate, registered as study number 2015LR49, can be retrieved form the MicroVal website, together with the supporting validation report.