Thursday 8 June 2023

Think outside the square.....Biosquare

 

Think outside the square.....



Introduction 

BioSquare (TLNZ Ltd) is a fully independent enterprise comprised of scientific advisors and a team of technical and professional experts. Our niche consulting company is designed to address the challenges faced by organizations in selecting the most suitable and cost-effective business and technical solutions. We excel in evaluating verification and validation processes to maximize return on investments.

 

Our aim is to establish partnerships with organizations across diverse industry sectors, including food and beverages, research labs, lab consumables and equipment, and trading and training, both within New Zealand and overseas.

 

As independent consultants, we specialize in a wide range of services. These include technical testing, auditing, product sales and marketing, online training facilitation, new methods development, validations, process verifications, and equipment sourcing (both new and refurbished). Furthermore, we are engaged in wholesale and retail sales of branded products compliant with various industry standards such as BRCGS, IFS, Halal, Kosher, and ISO 22000:2018 HACCP.

 

Through our comprehensive expertise and extensive network, we provide tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of our clients, ensuring their success in today's competitive landscape.

 

Our Mission:

At BioSquare (TLNZ Ltd), our mission is to empower businesses by providing product and production safety services and strategies that streamline operations and drive growth.

 

Our Purpose: 

We are dedicated to facilitating the transformation of your business, enabling you to achieve remarkable success while fostering sustainability.

 

Our Values:

Our core values revolve around delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We believe in the power of collaboration, building trust with our partners, and constantly striving for excellence in everything we do.

 

Consulting Services

BioSquare is your trusted partner for all your business needs, whether you have a new idea, require technical advice, or need assistance in solving challenges. Our team of experienced consultants brings a wealth of technical knowledge in various areas including Environmental Monitoring, Food Technology, Nutritional Information, Product Labelling, Food Safety and Production, Product Development and Manufacturing, Product Retailing and Wholesaling, Affiliate Marketing, Training and Communications, and Compliance.

 

In addition to our global team of experts located in New Zealand, USA, India, Australia, Dubai, and Norway, BioSquare collaborates with a talented group of associates specializing in laboratory testing, bio-plastic and glass identification, and research. We offer a range of services tailored to meet your specific requirements. Pricing and turnaround time (TAT) may vary depending on the specific tests or types of services needed. If you are uncertain about which method or service is best suited for your needs and would like further details, please don't hesitate to contact us via phone or email.

 

We are committed to delivering exceptional solutions and ensuring your business thrives. Let BioSquare be your go-to partner for comprehensive support and expertise.

 

Test

Price per 1 sample

(Excluding GST)

Turn Around Time (TAT)

(in Days)

General Honey testing

MG Forecast (Max. MGO)

POA (Price on application)

POA

Bench Top Sampling (critical batches)

POA

POA

NPD – Formulations/ Monographs

POA

POA

Moisture

25

3-5 days

Color

30

3-5 days

Conductivity

55

3-5 days

Pollen

120

10-15 days

Total Ash

45

3-5 days

Water Insoluble

55

3-5 days

Honey Acidity

48

3-5 days

Foreign Matter (Screen Method)

45

3-5 days

Foreign Matter (DMC Method)

50

3-5 days

Organoleptic testing

280

10 days

Product stability Testing

250

10 days

Other Tests (Subcontracting to Ex. Labs)

POA

POA

 

 

 

Other Services (Audit/ Technical/ Product Sales & Mkt)

Honey Verification (Creamed/Raw/Liquid/runny)

POA

POA

Batch Calculation/ Bench Top Sample

POA

POA

Auditing – ISO17025/BRCGS/FSC/FSANZ

POA

POA

Internal Audits

POA

POA

Product Promotions/Marketing

POA

POA

Sales Promotions

POA

POA

NPD – Dry Lab Research

POA

POA

Product Regulations

POA

POA

RCA – Root Cause analysis

POA

POA

Technical Assistance- in Corrective and Preventive Actions

POA

POA

Technical/trend analysis of Data – for Audits such as ISO, BRCGS, Kosher, Halal, FSC, IFPTI

POA

POA

Trend analysis Studies – Label claims/hygiene monitoring/ environmental monitoring

POA

POA

·         All test methods/services are in-house validated; not accredited by any certification body

·         All prices are exclusive of GST and freight & our standard terms of trade apply to all transactions.

·         It is a condition of this offer that the contents remain confidential and are not disclosed to any third party

 

How can we assist you?

If you would like to engage in a conversation with one of our friendly consulting tech experts, please provide us with your details, and we will promptly call you back for a no-obligation chat. We are passionate about our work and delighted to share our knowledge with you.

 

Dr. Lydia Swapna Nandam

MSc., M.Tech., Ph.D (Biotech)

Managing Director & Technical consultant

twinlandsnz@gmail.com

 

 

Dr. Haris Saripalli

MSc (Micro)., M.Phil.., MMM, MA, MSs (IT).,Ph.D. (Biotech), D.Sc.

Technical consultant & Technical Expert (ISO17025)

twinlandsnz@gmail.com

TwinLands NZ

 

TwinLands NZ is a New Zealand & overseas sales, marketing & logistics company offering quality-based brands/recently established brands in the health & wellbeing sector. 

We have a good number of well-known and recently introduced brands. We are mostly dealing directly with manufacturers to the ultimate consumer by implementing cost-effective strategies to benefit both manufacturer and consumer. 


Our product(s) range includes holistic care (body, mind & soul), household products, & stable products with high shelf life.  


Sales agent for manufacturer or wholesaler

https://twinlandsnz.webs.com/


Monday 5 June 2023

Ads that entertain.

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Ads that entertain. Campaigns that connect.


Thursday 1 June 2023

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No change to mānuka honey definition

 No change to mānuka honey definition



#foodsafety #newzealand #change #wolrdfoodsafetyday

New Zealand's regulatory definition of mānuka honey - first introduced in 2018 - has been validated following a robust scientific reassessment, and will not be changed, says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.



https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-releases/no-change-to-manuka-honey-definition/?utm_source=notification-email


Wednesday 31 May 2023

List of organizations and associated posts related to food safety

 List of organizations and associated posts related to food safety,

--- grouped by region:




Africa:

Africa Food Safety Forum (AFSF)

African Food Safety Network (AFoSaN)

The Food Safety and Quality Authority of The Gambia (FSQA)

Tanzanian Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA)

Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA)

Moroccan National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA)

South African National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)

Egyptian Food Safety Authority

Ghana Food and Drugs Authority

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (Nigeria)

Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Authority

Americas:

Argentina:

Minister of Economy

Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing and Food

National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA)

Canada:

Minister of Agriculture

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Minister of Health

Health Canada

Health Products and Food Branch

Guelph Food Technology Centre

United States of America:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)

International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI)

Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Under Secretary for Food Safety

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Asia:

Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Food and Drug Authority

Bangladesh:

Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA)

China:

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine

State Food and Drug Administration

Hong Kong SAR:

Centre for Food Safety

India:

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Indonesia:

National Agency of Drug and Food Control of Indonesia

Nepal:

Department of Food Technology and Quality Control

Philippines:

Food and Drug Administration (Philippines)

South Korea:

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)

Minister for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs

Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs

Office for Healthcare Policy

Taiwan:

Ministry of Health and Welfare (MHW)

Food and Drug Administration (TFDA)

Malaysia:

Ministry of Health (MOH)

Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD)

Kazakhstan:

Islamic Organisation for Food Security

Europe:

European Union:

Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (EU)

European Food Safety Authority

SAFE FOODS

Food Safety Promotion Board

Belgium:

Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain

Greece:

Hellenic Food Authority

Germany:

Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection

Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR)

Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety

Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung

Netherlands:

Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation (ELI)

nieuwe Voedsel en Waren Autoriteit (nVWA)

Rijks Kwaliteitsinstituut voor Land- en Tuinbouwproducten (RiKILT)

Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RiVM)

Stichting Voedingscentrum Nederland

Norway:

Minister of Agriculture and Food

Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Norwegian Food Safety Authority

Portugal:

Ministry of Economy

Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE)

Spain:

Ministerio de Sanidad, Consumo y Bienestar Social, Gobierno de España

Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición (AESAN)

United Kingdom:

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Animal Health

Pesticides Safety Directorate

UK Government Decontamination Service

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Food Standards Agency

British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard

Advisory committee on the microbiological safety of food

Food Standards Scotland

Oceania:

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Australia:

Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Government of New South Wales

Minister for Primary Industries (NSW)

New South Wales Food Authority

New Zealand:

Minister for Food Safety

New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA)

BioSquare Consulting Services

 BioSquare Consulting Services

Whether you have a new idea or need technical advice or help to solve an issue, Bio Square is here to assist you with your business needs. Our experienced consultant(s) bring their breadth of technical knowledge to your business in different areas such as Environmental Monitoring, Food Technology, Nutritional information, product labeling, Food safety and production, Product development, and manufacturing, product retailing, and wholesaling, affiliate marketing, Training & Communications, and Compliance

Beyond our team of global (NZ, USA, India, Australia, Dubai, Norway) experts, Bio Square is proud to work with a talented group of associates who specialize in the fields of laboratory testing, bio-plastic & glass identification, and research.

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