Focus on the Legionella
On hot sanitary waters and air-cooled cooling towers, legionella is a major issue for the control of the sanitary risk. Among the legionella species, Legionella pneumophila is the main point of vigilance in view of its dangerousness in the event of inhalation. Phytocontrol is developing a reactive seeding and filtration method (specific regulation NFT 90 431) for the analysis of Legionella spp and Legionella pneumophila, with results within 10 to 12 days.
Micro-extraction:
innovation for analytical performance
New generation of pesticide analysis on small sample volumes:
- Simplified sample transport: 100 mL sample volume
- Reduced test portion for analysis: 35 mL test volume
- More environmentally friendly extraction: solvent volume 1 mL
- Injection on latest generation GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS devices
- Wide coverage, at a quantification threshold of 0.01ug/L
- Turnover time < 5 days
Which regulations?
Microbiology and Water Chemistry:
Order of 11 January 2007 and its amendments relating to the limits and quality references of raw water and water intended for human consumption.
Order of 14 March 2007 and its successive amendments relating to the quality criteria for packaged water, to the treatment and particular labelling of natural mineral waters and packaged spring water as well as natural mineral water distributed in public refreshment outlets.
Decree of April 7, 1981 relating to the technical provisions applicable to swimming pools.
Legionella:
Order of 1 February 2010 on the monitoring of legionella in installations for the production, storage and distribution of domestic hot water.
Order of 14 December 2013 on the general requirements applicable to installations covered by the registration system under heading No 2921 of the nomenclature of installations classified for the protection of the environment.
Why choose Phytocontrol
Phytocontrol is a technological and human project that meets the societal challenges of water and food safety with proximity, expertise, reactivity and reliability. The Laboratory provides you with the most reliable, innovative and eco-responsible solutions to guarantee you the best European expertise. A step ahead in technology, Phytocontrol develops its own Information System via a latest-generation Datacenter and innovates with its own system for tracking the sample's progress. Anticipation is Phytocontrol's credo and it is its intention to stay ahead!
Proximity
Our local agencies ensure an active technical and logistic follow up
Expertise
A European expert in testing for contaminants
Responsiveness
Your routine analyses results within 2 to 6 days
Reliability
Our studies are carried out with a view to providing you with the greatest reliability of analysis
