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Merck Millipore Introduces the Lab Solutions Virtual Conference: “Complete Solutions for Food Safety Analysis.”
22 Oct 2013Emily Marquez-Vega
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Merck Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA, today announced the first Lab Solutions Virtual Conference on November 19 and 20, 2013.
The conference theme, “Food Safety Analysis,” will bring industry experts from around the world to discuss different aspects of this increasingly important topic, including food and beverage microbiological testing, environmental monitoring and regulation, and the impact of using high-quality materials in analytical testing.
Dates and time:
November 19 in North America (EST), 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
November 20 in Central Europe / Middle East / Africa (CET), 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here to find out more and to register.
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