China Picks System For Detecting Enterobacter Sakazakii And Other Pathogens
Dupont Qualicon's BAX (R) system is the choice of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of the People's Republic of China as the official method for pathogen detection in food imports and exports.The decision by AQSIQ names the automated BAX(R) system as an approved PCR method for detecting Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni and E. sakazakii in food.
PRC officials are quoted in a statement from Dupont. In part, it said:
"When monitoring food imports and exports, efficiency is critical," saidFor the complete statement from Dupont, go here.
Qin Zhenkui, president of the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine (CAIQ), AQSIQ. "PCR technology can provide the speed, sensitivity and accuracy in routine food testing that allows our agency to make faster release decisions with a high degree of confidence."
Another food safety monitoring authority in China -- the Beijing MunicipalCenter for Food Safety Monitoring (BFSM) -- is already using the BAX(R)
detection system to provide technical support for food safety management of the Beijing municipal government and the 2008 athletic competition.
"This is good news from AQSIQ," said Kevin Huttman, president - DuPont Qualicon. "Protecting the food supply is a major global concern, and we understand that China is also facing the increasing demands and emerging challenges on food safety. We're pleased that the BAX(R) system is helping government agencies in China and around the world with cost-effective and highly accurate food safety testing."
