Charm Sciences Inc.
Sanitation and Hygiene (ATP) Tests
Surface and rinse water sanitation testing
Charm Sciences provides a range of ATP tests that enable customers to check for cleanliness on the microscopic level in a quick, cost-effective, and objective manner. These tests are performed in seconds and enable immediate remediation if needed. Surface, rinse and allergen control ATP swabs are available from Charm Sciences.
- Verifies successful cleaning and sanitation in five seconds
- Detects ATP residue from microorganisms and low level biologicals (such as food or blood) which is unable to be detected by visual inspection
- Room temperature shelf life of one year
- Recycle or discard in regular waste
- Accurate readings with novaLUM luminometer
- Microbiology
- ATP Test
- Allergen test
- Food Safety
- Ireland
Sanitation/Hygiene (ATP) Tests
The PocketSwab Plus rapid ATP (adenosine triphosphate) swab is room-temperature stable, self-contained, single service test that enables total surface hygiene verification in only 5 seconds, allowing real-time corrective action. Used by the food processing, pharma and healthcare industries, the PocketSwab Plus gives managers an objective tool for monitoring sanitation practices and hygiene control. ATP testing rapidly verifies a surface is clean so workers can safely proceed with food production or providing clean rooms for patient admission.
Charm's WaterGiene ATP swab is used to test the sanitation of water, including CIP water, rinse waters, and cooling water. WaterGiene measures water cleanliness in 20 seconds by measuring total ATP. High ATP levels indicate that microorganisms, food, and other biologicals are present in the water.
AllerGiene is an ATP-based allergen control test designed to prevent cross-contact from allergenic food soil on process equipment. It measures ATP at low levels as an indicator for the presence of food on wet-cleaned surfaces or rinse waters. Data is collected track/trended for HACCP documentation and food safety/quality audit purposes.
Technical data
| Time to result (PocketSwab Plus) | 5 Seconds |
| Time to result (Watergiene/ Allergiene swab) | 20 Seconds |
| Result output | Relative Light Units (Pass/Fail) |
| Pack size | 100 swabs |
Technical Service
During our business hours, our free telephone support will be glad to assist you in case of any questions. Our Technicians take care of the delivery and installation of original spare parts of the highest quality as well as certified testing, measuring, and control equipment. Our maintenance according to manufacturer specifications includes functional tests, cleaning, accuracy testing with calibration as well as a detailed report. In addition, our maintenance contracts protect your investments and reduce the total cost of ownership.
Detailed information about our support options can be found here.
Founded in 1978, the company has grown from just a few employees in a small Boston loft space to 3 facilities. Today, the three factories in Massachusetts produce all reagents, equipment, and even software and firmware, and is the global leader in manufacturing rapid diagnostic tests to detect residues, toxins, microbial, and sanitation risks in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and personal care. Charm develops fast and reliable test methods that are easy to perform, delivering unmatched quality with a commitment to customer satisfaction. Due to their vertical integration, Charm has the flexibility to offer customized solutions to solve customer problems quickly.
I&L Biosystems offers Charm Sciences' products exclusively in Ireland.
More about Charm Sciences: www.charm.com
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