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How Long Can Listeria Survive on Surfaces?
When discussing food safety risks, few microorganisms attract as much attention as Listeria monocytogenes. Unlike many bacteria that struggle to surv...
Hygiene by Design and the Evolution of Bathroom Product Innovation
Bathroom product design has traditionally been defined by aesthetics, durability, and performance. However, another dimension is becoming increasingly...
Listeria in Food Processing Environments
A recent frozen salmon recall in the United States linked to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination has once again brought industry attention...
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The RBR Active and Biomaster Partnership
Medical devices must perform in the real world A successful medical device has to do more than perform its primary function. It must also work for th...
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How CMC Hygea is Supporting Hygiene by Design with Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain one of the most significant challenges facing healthcare systems worldwide. Despite advances in clinica...
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The Use of Antimicrobial Additives in Plastics
Plastics are used in almost every part of modern life. From medical devices and food packaging to bathroom products, consumer electronics, transport i...
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Why Marketing Support Matters When Choosing an Additive Partner
When manufacturers evaluate antimicrobial technologies, the conversation usually centres around technical performance. Questions about efficacy, durab...
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How Long Can Listeria Survive on Surfaces?
When discussing food safety risks, few microorganisms attract as much attention as Listeria monocytogenes. Unlike many bacteria that struggle to surv...
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Understanding Biofilm Formation in Domestic Shower Drains
Moisture, organic debris and microbial growth make shower drains an ideal environment for biofilm development. Most homeowners have experienced a show...
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New EU Listeria Regulation Changes Are Raising Expectations Across The Food Industry
From July 2026, significant changes to European regulations surrounding Listeria monocytogenes will come into effect, creating new challenges for manu...
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Designing Hygiene into Floor Drainage
How Aliaxis is Rethinking Performance In modern bathroom and washroom environments, hygiene is often considered in terms of visible surfaces. Fixture...
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Understanding Plastic Discolouration in Real-World Environments
Most plastics are designed with physical durability in mind. They are tested for strength, flexibility, chemical resistance, and long-term performance...
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Understanding Biodeterioration in Plastics
Plastics are widely chosen for their durability. They are engineered to resist moisture, chemicals, and mechanical stress, often performing reliably f...
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Active Packaging and the Shift Towards Smarter Materials
Across global markets, expectations of packaging are changing. What was once considered a passive component is now being redefined as a functional par...
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Silver in Europe and the Reality Behind Regulatory Change
Over the past year, a growing number of questions have surfaced around the future of silver-based antimicrobial technologies in Europe. Some of these...