We recently looked at the ISO process for testing disinfectants to ensure they’re effective in doing what they say they do. However, despite this 3 phase process being well established, many companies wriggle around measures when validating their formulations and make ambiguous disinfectant claims. It seems that some products make performance claims that sound scientifically robust, knowing that it’s … Read More
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How should we test disinfectants?
Disinfectants. Found everywhere from a supermarket shelf to our own Genesis Biosciences laboratory – but how do we know they work? We’re taking a look at the methods of disinfectant testing, and the claims made by companies who don’t always stick to the rules. In the video below from Campden BRI, the various methods of … Read More
Genesis is making feminine hygiene units cleaner and safer
Genesis Biosciences has developed unique anti-microbial technology to deal with washroom and feminine hygiene for the facilities management industry. Genesis Biosciences’ anti-microbial products provide protection to users of feminine hygiene units through a patented ‘vapour technology’ based on a natural active ingredient being supported under the European Biocidal Products Directive. In 2015 the EU, under … Read More
EU Biocidal Product Regulations set to have major impact on cleaning industries
Genesis Biosciences has welcomed new EU Biocidal Products Regulations changes and is urging businesses to be aware of the impact of those changes on their supply chains. A number of new provisions are set to be implemented, including the introduction of an ‘approved suppliers list’ (in Article 95 of the EU Biocidal Products Regulations). From … Read More
Genesis Biosciences gains ISO 9001:2008 certification
The company has announced today that its European business has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 accreditation. ISO 9001:2008 is a globally recognised official quality management system standard issued by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). This accreditation confirms that Genesis Biosciences’ quality management system was found to be in complete compliance with ISO standards following a rigorous … Read More
Genesis Biosciences announces new hire and promotions on operational and scientific staff
Genesis Biosciences announced today that Casey Smallwood has been promoted to vice president of operations, along with the promotion and hiring of a number of operational and scientific staff. Additionally, Mauricio Amaya and Amit Choksi have been promoted to laboratory manager and fermentation manager, respectively, and Prasanth Maddipati joins Genesis’ scientific staff team as a … Read More
Genesis Biosciences receives Pulire Innovation Award for e card sanitary bin treatment product
Genesis Biosciences, a global leader in custom fermentation, microbial product formulation and antimicrobial product development, announced today that it received the Pulire Innovation Award in the chemical products category for its e card sanitary bin sanitiser. The prestigious Pulire Innovation Award, which honours creative products, solutions and entrepreneurial ideas in the professional cleaning and environmental … Read More