Learn more about Precis and Brilliance Methods with the latest information and resources


Brochures

Precis methods overview

More precise foodborne pathogen detection and enumeration with next generation culture media

Listeria Precis method

More accurate Listeria testing

Salmonella Precis method

Validated detection and identification of Salmonella species in 2 days

Cronobacter Precis method

Validated detection and identification of Cronobacter species in 3 days

Bagged Enrichment Media

Convenience formats for food sample preparation

Prepared media guide

For the isolation, identification, differentiation and susceptibility testing of microorganisms.


Videos and eBooks

Coloring the path to food safety: A guide to chromogenic media for food testing

With easy visual identification and streamlined workflows, chromogenic media is the key to efficient culture-based food testing. However, understanding how to select and implement chromogenic media can be complex. Our free e-book covers the benefits, selection criteria and implementation steps to consider.

A guide to efficiently implementing a new, alternative food testing method in accordance with ISO 16140 – Part 3

As the global food testing market continues to grow, businesses need faster, more efficient, and cost-effective solutions. That’s where alternative food testing approaches come in, offering rapid, reliable results. Our comprehensive eBook is your roadmap to navigating, selecting and verifying alternative workflows inline with an internationally recognised standard.


Webinars

Coloring the path to food safety: Streamlined chromogenic media workflows for high throughput labs

Speakers:

  • David Crabtree, R&D Manager, Culture Media and Food Safety Product Development, Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Jaakko McVey, Senior Product Manager, Microbiology, Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Sandra Freville, Regional Tactical Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific

 

Key learning points:

  • Understanding chromogenic media and how it works 
  • Key benefits and selection for high-throughput labs 
  • How to evaluate for implementation in-house 
  • Case study: successful implementation of chromogenic workflows in a high-throughput food testing lab

Listeria risk management in food

Speakers:

  • Jeff Banks, PhD, Food Microbiology Consultant
  • Sandra Freville, Regional Tactical Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific

 

Key learning points:

  • Key production process challenges for the food industry
  • Case study on Listeria contamination and a testing approach
  • Why relying on alternative methods for Listeria testing can improve decision-making

How to efficiently and successfully implement a new food testing method in accordance with ISO 16140-part 3

Speakers:

  • Paul in ‘t Veld, Senior Scientist, Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority
  • Benjamin Diep, Research Scientist, Nestlé Research
  • Daniele Sohier, Senior Manager for Global Scientific Affairs – Food Protection, Thermo Fisher Scientific

 

Key learning points:

  • Overview of the ISO 16140 method validation series and how they relate to each other and the food testing laboratory
  • Deeper understanding of the requirements for successful implementation of ISO 16140-part 3
  • Learn how Thermo Fisher can support a laboratory through the ISO 16140-part 3 process

The Learning Edge Food Webinar Series: Testing Standards

Presented by Daniele Sohier and Matthew Hahs.

An example of food microbiology testing method validation and verification according to the ISO 16140 standard series.


Validation and certificates

Thermo Scientific Precis and Brilliance Methods have been validated for a broad range of foods, animal feed and environmental samples by NF Validation following the ISO 16140-2:2016 study requirements.

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Targets

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Thermo Scientific Brilliance CampyCount agar

Campylobacter spp.


Thermo Scientific Oxoid Cronobacter Precis Method Cronobacter spp.
Thermo Scientific Listeria Precis (Detection)

Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria spp. 
Thermo Scientific Listeria Precis (Enumeration)

Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria spp.
Thermo Scientific Salmonella Precis Salmonella spp.
Thermo Scientific Brilliance Staph 24 Agar Coagulase-positive staphylocci