Topic: “The Interest of Automated Methods in Food Microbiology Labs"
Speaker: Francis Doleans, Industry Business, Biomerieux China Limited

Abstract
There are many reasons to perform microbiology tests in a food lab, from mandatory to voluntary testing. In all cases labs will have to perform either the enumeration of microorganisms or/and Pathogens testing. Beside the reference methods (ISO, BAM, etc.), alternative methods are proposed. During this lecture the 5 main requirements given by the laboratories worldwide will be reviewed. VIDAS instruments as well as TEMPO have been designed with an international panel of experts. They combined ease of use, performances and traceability. To be official methods bioMerieux is always going through approval schemes of AOAC in North America, ISO 16140 in Europe, GB and SN standard in China, etc. These National and International recognition of bioMerieux systems is the evidence of our engagement in food safety.

Biography
Francis DOLEANS bioMerieux Industry Business Manager for Asia Pacific has a long carrier history in Diagnostic. He started as a lab technician before to get a Master degree in biology and later a Master in Business Administration. Being a global product manager for 10 years he is author and co-author of many scientific publications and made oral communication at congresses. For 5 years he is bringing his expertise in microbiology to Asia Pacific, focusing on food safety, sterility testing and environmental monitoring of clean rooms. Francis is member of the International Association for Food Protection since 2002.<back>