Charm Sciences Inc. announces the Charm Streptomycin Test, a new rapid one-step assay (ROSA) for the detection of streptomycin in raw milk.


Charm Sciences Inc. announces the Charm Streptomycin Test, a new rapid one-step assay (ROSA) for the detection of streptomycin in raw milk.

Charm Streptomycin Test uses patented ROSA technology, combining fast, accurate detection with ease of use. It follows the same simple procedure and uses the same equipment as other ROSA lateral flow milk tests: add milk to the test strip, incubate and read on the ROSA Pearl Reader.

With a minimum detection level of 75 ppb, the Charm Streptomycin Test helps users meet regulatory requirements around the world: EU/CODEX/Australian/New Zealand MRL (200 ppb), US Tolerance (0 ppb), Canadian MRL (125 ppb), and the new Russian Milk Federation import requirement of 500 ppb. Streptomycin is a member of the aminoglycoside family and can inhibit the growth of yoghurt and cheese cultures.

Charm Streptomycin Test joins the Charm family of ROSA milk tests – the leading residue diagnostic tests employed by the dairy industry worldwide. Other ROSA milk tests include beta-lactam tests for the North American dairy market, MRL beta-lactam tests for international markets, as well as tests for tetracyclines, sulfa drugs, enrofloxacin, chloramphenicol, and aflatoxin M1. Combination beta-lactam/tetracycline kits are also available. All ROSA tests follow a similar test procedure and uses the same equipment, making testing efficient and cost effective. The ROSA Pearl Reader stores results electronically for record keeping and analysis.

Charm Sciences Inc.
978/687-9200
www.charm.com