P&G Utilizes Celsis Technology

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G)is implementing the Celsis ReACT molecular assay at its liquid detergent manufacturing sites worldwide. The two-hour ReACT test is being used as a follow-up to Celsis’ AKuScreen test, which P&G currently uses as a primary screen for the release of their products. AKuScreen is an adenylate kinase (AK)-based assay, which generates definitive microbiological test results in under 24 hours.

“P&G’s reputation is founded on quality. We want to assure that the consumer gets a safe, reliable product,” said Neil Lewis, global microbiology delivery organization Technical Leader, P&G. On the rare occasion when a product sample tests positive and further analysis is required, the Celsis ReACT RNA-based secondary assay is used to determine the possible source of an organism.

The ReACT product grew out of earlier collaborative discussions on how Celsis could help P&G’s quality teams respond to potential problems faster while maintaining customer safety as a top priority. It is based on molecular technology that targets 16S or 18S rRNA to match a microbial classification or species using an integrated probe set. More information, including an animated demonstration of the ReACT technology, is online at Celsis.com/react.