The laboratories operating in the Food Control Sector require the LIMS functionality oriented to the rationalization of Spreadsheets, mainly designed for Sample.
These Spreadsheets must provide for differentiated and parametric input of all measurements and counts involving the S.O.P. of the Test in application of the reference method.
The logical application of the procedures test are automated with formulas for calculating results and uncertainty / confidence interval.
These formulas, especially if the laboratory operates in “regulatory” regime, must be validated to demonstrate, with documented evidence, the correctness and suitability for use.
If, as in the case of the LIMS “analysis” of Polisystem Informatica, you can have “specialized” formulas for microbiological analysis, already validated, in the catalog, the Laboratory can benefit in terms of safety and efficiency.
It is also useful to use a loading system of results which could quickly manages the more probable situation; for example, if most of the results is “Absent”, the LIMS can provide complete functions results nonzero precisely with “absent”.
It is particularly useful to parameterize the types Test so that it is automatic, if necessary, control of passing the Restrictive type limit, to protect health.
The use of soil culture, in particular, requires the traceability of lots and the date monitoring, condition easier to obtain using the Optional Module Warehouse Laboratory Management; the Warehouse also provides, with the Sub-Module Preparation Management , the organization of the recipes and the quality control of medications (Ex. the culture and Standards Land), automatically generating their QC Samples in LIMS.
In the environment of the Food Control, is the timeliness fundamental; at times (ex. in controls on aflatoxins) is needed urgently to communicate the results to the Customer before completing the official submission of Test Reports; in this case it is essential to be able to automatically send Urgent Communications via SMS and / or Email for specific tests (maybe only if the results exceed the permitted limits).
Even the controls on foods should be “Specialized” to handle more effectively the specific processes; Modules are then available :
Many laboratories operating in the food sector, also offer Consulting Services in the field of HACCP and thus can benefit from Software Package dedicated to the drafting of the HACCP Plans.