LGC Standards adds ULTRA QuECh™ line to its
standards portfolio24-02-2011 LGC Standards supplies new standards to support analysts using the QuEChERS method
LGC Standards introduces the new ULTRA QuECh™ range of standards from ULTRA Scientific, offering 23 catalogued standards formulated to meet the specifications detailed by QuEChERS EN 15662, AOAC 2007.1 and mini-multiresidue methods. QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe) is quickly becoming the chosen sample preparation technique for the analysis of multiple pesticide residues in high-moisture food samples. The launch of this latest product line - ULTRA QuECh - reinforces ULTRA Scientific’s and LGC Standards’ commitment to meet the needs of laboratories conducting environmental testing. The ULTRA QuECh standards offer time and cost-saving benefits, as laboratories no longer have to prepare their own standards - these standards are reliable, ready-to-use, and guaranteed to stated quality. ULTRA QuECh standards are available as either single or multiple analyte solutions, allowing the customer to choose from the most popular mixed analyte solutions or the flexibility to select individual standards. In addition to these 23 catalogued standards, LGC Standards offers an extensive range of over 450 catalogued pesticide standard solutions and over 1,000 pesticides for custom solutions from ULTRA Scientific, and can supply any custom standard need for QuEChERS analysis. QuEChERS is noted for its ease-of-use, reduction of solvent waste (only 10mL per sample) and recoveries consistent with more labour-intensive methods. The improved throughput results in considerable time and cost savings for personnel and equipment. John Points, Head of Residues at LGC said: “The required scope of multi-residue tests increases year-on-year. As QuEChERS has increased extraction throughput, the preparation of reference standards becomes a rate limiting step. The use of pre-mixed standards means that the advantages of QuEChERS can be fully realised." ULTRA QuECh is available in 1mL and 5mL amber glass ampoules, for more information please contact askus@lgcstandards.com - Ends - Notes to editors
About LGC Standards
LGC Standards (www.lgcstandards.com) provides products and services to improve measurement and quality control within the laboratory, and is part of LGC, whose LGC Science & Technology Division acts as the UK National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. LGC Standards supplies over 100,000 products, including reference materials, pharmaceutical impurity reference standards (produced under ISO Guide 34 accreditation), biological standards and reagents, and proficiency testing. LGC Standards is headquartered in Teddington, Middlesex, UK. Its global centre for excellence in proficiency testing is located in Bury (Greater Manchester). LGC Standards has offices in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, China, Russia, United Arab Emirates and the UK, a joint venture presence in India, and representatives in Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, Romania, Turkey and the US. About LGC
LGC (www.lgc.co.uk) is an international science-based company and market leader in analytical, forensic and diagnostic services and reference standards. LGC operates in a variety of markets which underpin the safety, health and security of the public and the regulation of industry, for both public and private sector clients. LGC operates internationally through four divisions - LGC Forensics, LGC Genomics, LGC Standards and LGC Science & Technology. The latter includes specialist laboratories delivering contracts for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and supports LGC's designated role as the UK's National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurement. Our operations are extensively accredited to international quality standards such as ISO 17025. With headquarters in Teddington, South West London, the LGC Group employs ca 1,400 staff in 29 laboratories and centres globally. Privatised in 1996 and now majority-owned by funds managed by Bridgepoint, LGC was founded almost 170 years ago as the Laboratory of the Government Chemist - a statutory function maintained by LGC today. About ULTRA Scientific
Founded in 1976, ULTRA Scientific (www.ultrasci.com) is a global manufacturer of certified reference materials, QC materials, reagents and other laboratory solutions. ULTRA meets the needs of laboratory professionals in environmental, pharmaceutical, life science, biotechnology, food and molecular testing laboratories by offering an extensive catalogue listing of chemical standards and the flexibility to meet custom solution needs. With corporate headquarters in North Kingstown, RI, ULTRA Scientific operates sales offices and distribution centres in Bologna, Italy and Wesel, Germany, selling its products and services direct to end-user laboratories, through national or regional distribution, and under OEM partnerships. ULTRA Scientific maintains a robust Quality Management System registered to ISO 9001, operates a Quality Control Laboratory accredited to ISO 17025, is ISO Guide 34 accredited as a Reference Material Producer for the manufacture of Certified Reference Materials and holds a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license and an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATFE) permit.
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