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NAME
Volumetric pipettes
LABORATORY
Microbiology/chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Volumetric pipettes for various purposes
AREA OF APPLICATION
The volumetric pipettes ware will be used for microbiological and chemical analysis of
samples (HPLC/AAS) of as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Various ranges of pipettes 10 ul/100ul/1000 ul
Single channel
Precision 0.3% Accuracy 1.0%
ISO certification 9001/6855 1-6:2002
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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Volumetric pipettes (Socorex Halmpipet 1:10)
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Volumetric pipettes for serial dilution of samples 1:10
AREA OF APPLICATION
The volumetric pipettes ware will be used for microbiological and chemical analysis of
samples (HPLC/AAS) of as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Various ranges of pipettes 1000 ul + 100 ul combined
Single channel
Precision 10 ul 2,5% and 100 ul 0,4%
Including tips for one year operation
ISO certification 9001/6855 1-6:2002
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Phase contrast microscope
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The phase contrast microscope will be used for observation of micro-organisms
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ISO standard in microbiology require the microscopic observation of micro-organisms
SPECIFICATIONS
Binocular (Preferable Leitz)
Phase contrast 4 lenses 10x/20x/40x/100x
Digital camera provision approx 1 megapixels
Specially coated lenses for tropical humidity
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The microscope should be calibrated by the laboratory personnel
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Stereo microscope
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The stereo microscope will be used for observation of micro-organisms e.g. fungi and
bacterial colonies on agar plates
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ISO standard in microbiology require the microscopic observation of micro-organisms
SPECIFICATIONS
Binocular
Magnicifation 10x/20x/40x or zoom 5-40x
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The stereo microscope needs no calibration
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Autoclave
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Autoclave for sterilization purposes
AREA OF APPLICATION
The autoclave is used to sterilized media used in microbiological analysis of fish and fish
product samples as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical heating system
Content 50 litres
Fully programmable/heating programme 95 C disinfection
Pressure 2 Bar 121 C
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Label Printer
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Label printer will be used for labeling samples
AREA OF APPLICATION
The label printer will be used for the unique identification of sampls as specified in the
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
As specified by Avery or Dyna
16 labels per minute
Resolution 300 dpi
Water-resistant labels
Network compatible/Windows compable USB connection
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Calibration weights
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Calibrated weights will be used for the calibration of balances
AREA OF APPLICATION
The calibrated weights will be used for the calibration procedures of the balances as specified
in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Range 0,0001 50 gram
ISO 17025 certification DKD
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Laminar airflow bench
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The laminar airflow bench will be part of the general safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The laminar airflow bench will be used during handling of safe microbiological techniques
SPECIFICATIONS
EN 12469 DIN 12980
Negative pressure of bench
HEPA filter 99,999% efficient 0.3 um (EN 1822
Low noise level
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration of suction required including surface contamination and plate validation
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of safety procedures to the personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Laboratory dish washer
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The dish washer will be part of the general hygienic precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The dishwasher will be used for cleaning of all glassware
SPECIFICATIONS
Easy storage lab glassware including test tube racks
Pump 400 litres/min
Water descaling provision
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
No calibration required
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Water purification system (demineralization)
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The water purification system will be part of the general hygiene precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The water purification system will be used to produce pure water for analytical chemistry
and microbiology
SPECIFICATIONS
15 liters per hours
Storage tank 60 litres
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration of water required with conductivity meter
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Water purification system ultrapure water
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The water purification system will be part of the HPLC and AAS systems
AREA OF APPLICATION
The water purification system will be used to produce ultra pure water for analytical
chemistry and microbiology
SPECIFICATIONS
5-15 liters day
o
18,2 MOhm cm at 25 C
TOC < 5 ppb
Pore size 0.05 um
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration of water required with conductivity meter
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Forceps and scalpels
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Forceps and samples for sample treatment
AREA OF APPLICATION
Forceps and scalpels are used tot cut pieces of meat samples prior to analyses
SPECIFICATIONS
Stainless steel rounded scalpels 128 mm
Stainless steel forceps 18/8 length 130 mm
Stainless steel autoclavable container for scalpels and forceps
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration of water required with conductivity meter
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Petridish holders and test tube racks
LABORATORY
Microbiology/chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Petridish holders for incubation
AREA OF APPLICATION
Petridish holders are used to keep agarplates of batches together in the incubator
SPECIFICATIONS
Stainless steel rounded for plastic plates diameter 9 cm
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration not required
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Incubator
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Microbiological incubator for cultivation of micro-organisms
AREA OF APPLICATION
The incubator will be used for the storage of all kind of cultivation devices (flasks or
agarplates) during the required time/temperature intervals specified in the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions externally (60x60x60 cm)
Forced ventilation (specification pathogens)
Safety thermostat
Calibration and validation provision
o
Temperature deviation max 0.4 C
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation obligatory according to ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Incubator/cooler
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Microbiological incubator/cooler for cultivation of micro-organisms
AREA OF APPLICATION
The incubator/cooler will be used for the storage of all kind of cultivation devices (flasks or
agarplates) during the required time/temperature intervals specified in the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions externally (60x60x60 cm)
Safety thermostat
Internal ventilation
Calibration and validation provision
o
Temperature deviation max 0.4 C
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation obligatory according to ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Homogenizer
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Homogenization of samples for chemical analysis
AREA OF APPLICATION
The homogenizer will be used for total homogenization of fish and fishproduct samples as
specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Homogenization of fish and shrimp tissues
Capacity 1 to 250 ml
Adjustable speed (Revolutions per min)
Easy cleaning and ergonomics
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation obligatory according to ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Magnetic stirrer/heating plate
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Dissolving samples and chemicals for chemical analysis
AREA OF APPLICATION
The stirrer will be used for total suspension of fish and fishproduct samples or chemical
solutions as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
o
Temperature max 250 C
Capacity 2 liters
Adjustable speed (Revolutions per min)
Adjustable temperature
Heating plate Stainless steel (diameter min 12 cm)
Easy cleaning and ergonomics
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation obligatory according to ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Vortex shaker
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Dissolving samples and chemicals for chemical analysis
AREA OF APPLICATION
The vortex shaker will be used for total suspension of fish and fishproduct samples or
chemical solutions as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity 15-20 ml test tubes
Adjustable speed (Revolutions per min)
Easy cleaning and ergonomics
Frequency 500-3000 rpm
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation obligatory according to ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Microwave oven
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Quick reheating of agarmedia
AREA OF APPLICATION
The microwave will be used for microbiological analysis of fish and fish product samples or
chemical solutions as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 50x40x40 cm
Capacity 800 Watt
Timer
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation not required
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Water bath (thermostat)
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Incubation of media
AREA OF APPLICATION
The water bath will be used for microbiological analysis of fish and fish product samples or
chemical solutions as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 50x40x40 cm
Capacity 12 litres
Temperature LCD accuracy display 0.05 oC
Adjustable temperature thermostat for calibration
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation required as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Hot air oven
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Oven for the dry sterilization of equipment
AREA OF APPLICATION
The hot oven will be used for microbiological analysis of fish and fish product samples or
chemical solutions as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 50x40x40 cm
o
Range ambient to 300 C
Temperature precision 1.0 oC
Fan for hot air circulation
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Freezer
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Freezer for storage of samples
AREA OF APPLICATION
The feezer will be used for storage of samples microbiological analysis of fish and fish
product samples or chemicals as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 150x60x60 cm
o
Range ambient to 9 to 26 C
Temperature precision 1.0 oC
Tropicalized
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Ice machine
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Ice machine for production of ice
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ice machine will be used for cooling purposes of samples for microbiological or
chemical analysis of fish and fish product samples as specified in the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 60x60x80 cm
Reservoir 25 kg ice
Tropicalized
Adjustable knives for adjustable icecube size
Washable filter
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Stomacher
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Stomacher for homogenization of samples
AREA OF APPLICATION
The stomacher will be used for homogenisation of samples for microbiological analysis of
fish and fish product samples or chemicals as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs). Homogenisation in buffered peptone water or physiological salt water.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 30x40x40 cm
400-2000 ml sample bags
Including bag opener
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Synerga or gravimetric diluter
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Synerga for dilution of samples
AREA OF APPLICATION
The Synerga will be used for the automated dilution of samples for microbiological analysis
of fish and fish product samples or chemicals as specified in the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs). Dilution in buffered peptone water or physiological salt water.
SPECIFICATIONS
0,1 gram accuracy
950 ml/min
minimum weight 5 grams
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Ultra low freezer
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Freezer for storage of standard reference samples
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ultra low feezer will be used for storage of reference strains for microbiological analysis
of fish and fish product samples or chemicals as specified in the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 80x60x60 cm
Range ambient to 65 to 86 oC
o
Temperature precision 2.0 C
Tropicalized
Key locked
Capacity 50-80 litres
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Refrigerator (professional industrial)
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Refrigerator for storage of samples
AREA OF APPLICATION
The refrigerator will be used for storage of samples for microbiological analysis of fish and
fish product samples or chemicals as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 150x60x60 cm
o
Range ambient to 1 to 15 C
Temperature precision 0.5 oC
Tropicalized
Forced ventilation
Capacity approx. 500 litres
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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Manifold membrane filtration
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Manifold for membrane filtration for drinking and process water analysis
AREA OF APPLICATION
The membrane filtration unit will be used for microbiological analysis of drinking water and
process water samples of as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions >3 positions
Including vacuum pump
Stainless steel
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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Microcentrifuge
LABORATORY
Microbiology/chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
centrifuge for seperation of samples and sample pretreatment with possibility to centrifuge
capillaries for eye fluid analysis
AREA OF APPLICATION
The centrifuge will be used for the chemical analysis of samples (HPLC/AAS)of as specified
in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature specification 0 40 oC
Automatic lid locking
o
Fast cool 16 mins 4 C
RCF > 12.000g
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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Volumetric glassware
LABORATORY
Microbiology/chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Volumetric glassware for various purposes
AREA OF APPLICATION
The volumetric glass ware will be used for microbiological and chemical analysis of samples
(HPLC/AAS) of as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Various ranges of pipettes
ISO certification 9001/835:2007/4787:1984
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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Water distillation system for distilled water
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The water distiller system will be part of the general inventory of the chemistry laboratory
AREA OF APPLICATION
The water distillation system will be used to produce pure water for analytical chemistry and
microbiology
SPECIFICATIONS
4 liters per hour
pH = 5,0-6,5
conductivity < 2 uS/cm
Pre filter for sand and course particles
Connections: water supply > 25 l/min (cooler), electricity 110 Volts 3000 Watts
(heating coil)
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration of water required with conductivity meter
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service of the equipment, at least
during the guarantee period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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Balance
LABORATORY
Microbiology/chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Balance for various purposes
AREA OF APPLICATION
The balance will be used for microbiological and chemical analysis of samples (HPLC/AAS)
of as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
LCD display
Range 2000g
Resolution 0.1g
ISO/GLP calibration protocol
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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Balance
LABORATORY
Microbiology/chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Balance for various purposes
AREA OF APPLICATION
The balance will be used for microbiological and chemical analysis of samples (HPLC/AAS)
of as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
LCD display
Range 600g
Resolution 0.01g
ISO/GLP calibration protocol
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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Analytical Balance
LABORATORY
Microbiology/chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Balance for various purposes
AREA OF APPLICATION
The balance will be used for microbiological and chemical analysis of samples (HPLC/AAS)
of as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
LCD display
Range 200g
Resolution 0.0001g
ISO/GLP calibration protocol
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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HPLC High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The HPLC will be used for the analysis of histamine in fish and fish products
AREA OF APPLICATION
Analysis of histamine according to EC regulation 2073:2005 Microbiological criteria
Chapter 1 Food safety criteria 1.25 and 1.26 for the fish species Scrombridae, Clupeidae,
Engraulidae, Coryfenidae, Pomatomidae, Scombresosidae
SPECIFICATIONS
The equipment should support the analysis of histamine specified in:
Malle P., Valle M., Bouquelet S. (1996) Assay of biogenic amines involved in fish
decomposition. J. AOAC Internat. 79 :43-49,
Duflos G., Dervin C., Malle P., Bouquelet S. (1999) Relevance of matrix effect in
determnation of biogenic amines in plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) and whiting
(Merlangus merlangus). J. AOAC Internat. 82 :1097-1101.
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The of the HPLC will be located in the analytical room of the chemistry laboratory
The HPLC will be connected to the local grid at 110 Volt protected by a voltage guard
The HPLC should be calibrated according to ISO 17025
The HPLC method (detector) should be validated on the basis of the validation SOP of
the ISO 17025 handbook of VKI
The connected computer and software should be validated according to the
requirements as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period
The guarantee period should be at least 1 year, preferably 2 years.
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The personnel of the chemistry laboratory should receive training in the use of HPLC
by using standard reference samples.
After proven proficiency the personnel should perform the validation of natural
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NAME
pH meter
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The pH meter will be used for the analysis of the pH
AREA OF APPLICATION
Analysis of pH in fresh fish and fish products and for general purposes
SPECIFICATIONS
Range pH 0.00-14.00 0.01
MV 1999 0.1
Manual two point calibration
o
Temperature compensation manual 0-100 C
Including glass electrode and calibration buffers 4.0/7.0/9.0
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
For the calibration two buffer solutions will be used (pH 4.0 and pH 9.0)
For the verification one buffer solution will be used pH 7.0
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years.
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Standard precision reference thermometer
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The thermometers will be used for calibration of thermometers
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ISO 17025 standard requires the temperature calibration of all equipment traceable to a
standard reference thermometer calibrated in an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory
SPECIFICATIONS
Range 60 tot 400 oC
Including precision watertight sensor
o
Precision 0.05 C
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The thermometer should have a provision for calibration by the ISO 17025 calibration
laboratory
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
The supplier provides the thermometer including the required calibration certificate
(ISO 17025)
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Reference thermometers incubators, refrigerators and freezers
LABORATORY
Chemistry and microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The thermometers will be used for temperature monitoring of equipment
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ISO 17025 standard requires the temperature calibration of all equipment traceable to a
standard reference thermometer calibrated in an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory
SPECIFICATIONS
Range 40 tot 70 oC
Including magnetic fixation and precision watertight sensor
Maximum and minimum values including alarm
Precision 0.5 oC
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The thermometer should be calibrated by the laboratory personnel
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Reference thermometers autoclaves (Escort logger)
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The thermometers will be used for calibration and verification autoclave
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ISO 17025 standard requires the temperature calibration of all equipment traceable to a
standard reference thermometer calibrated in an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory
SPECIFICATIONS
Range -40 to 150 oC
Including precision watertight sensor
Programmable start time
Real time measuring
o
Precision 0.5 C
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The thermometer should be calibrated by the laboratory personnel
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Reference thermometers official control industry
LABORATORY
Auditing inspectors (Quality managers industry)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The thermometers will be used for calibration of equipment in the fish industry
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ISO 17025 standard requires the temperature calibration of all equipment traceable to a
standard reference thermometer calibrated in an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory
SPECIFICATIONS
Range 30 tot 150 oC
Including precision watertight immersion probe
Precision 0.5 oC
No infrared thermometers are allowed
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The thermometer should be calibrated by the laboratory personnel
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
Refractometer
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The refractometer will be used for measuring of the eye fluid refractive index (RI) of fish .
AREA OF APPLICATION
During the storage of fish the TMA-N content rises, but is difficult to analyse, compared to
the parallel increasing RI of fish eye fluid.
SPECIFICATIONS
Abbe refractometer
Range 0-95 % Brix
Precision 0,2 % Brix
Resolution 0.25 % Brix
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The refractometer should be calibrated by the laboratory personnel
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
UV/Visible spectrophotometer
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The spectrophotometer will be used for colorimetric analysis
AREA OF APPLICATION
The ISO standards require colorimetric analysis of various chemical parameters
SPECIFICATIONS
Bandwidth 5 nm
Single beam
Xenon bulb long life
LCD display
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The spectrophotometer should be calibrated by the laboratory personnel
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
Conductivity meter
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The conductivity meter will be used for the analysis of conductivity of process water and
demineralized water
AREA OF APPLICATION
Analysis of conductivity of analytical water is required to guarantee proper functioning of
pure water installations.
SPECIFICATIONS
Range 0-3000 uS
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION

The conductivity meter should be calibrated by the laboratory personnel

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years.
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
Salinity meter
LABORATORY
Chemistry (official control food inspectors)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The salinity meter will be used for the analysis of process water in industry
AREA OF APPLICATION
Analysis of NaCl in water is required to detect origin of catch.
SPECIFICATIONS
Range 0,1 10%
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION

The salinity meter should be calibrated by the laboratory personnel

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years.
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
Wateractivity meter (Aw)
LABORATORY
Microbiology/Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The Water activity meter will be used to analyse the water activity of dried or smoked fish or
fish products (shrimps).
AREA OF APPLICATION
The water activity meter will be used for the analysis of the Aw of samples as specified in
the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Autoranging for fastest speed
Accuracy 0.003 from 0.100 to 1.000 Aw
Easy to clean
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
Kjeltec 2100 distillation unit
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The Kjehldahl unit will be used for anlysis of TVB-N in fish products
AREA OF APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS
Distilling Unit 200-240 V 50-60Hz with automation of alkali addition and distillation
cycle. Built-in steam generator for deionized water or tap water. Complete with alkali
tank, a set of 10 receiver flasks, adaptors for 100 & 250ml tubes and test tubes for 100
& 250ml
Including heating block and tubes for destruction of solid samples
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
Hylite-2 Luminometer
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The Hylite-2 meter will be used to analyse ATP residues on surfaces for hygiene control
AREA OF APPLICATION
The label printer will be used for the unique identification of sampls as specified in the
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
HY-LiTE 2 System with built-in printer. Mains power supply, Batteries, PC-cable,
TREND 2 Software, Operator manual and Step-by-step guide.
Contents as described above available as COMPACT KIT in shoulder bag, or as
SUPERVISOR KIT in robust, handy case.
Different language versions available
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
Mini VIDAS
LABORATORY
Microbiology
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Mini VIDAS is used for analysis of pathogenic bacteria (AFNOR certified) Salmonella,
Listeria, Vibrio E. coli O157 and Staphylococcal enterotoxins
AREA OF APPLICATION
The Mini Vidas will be used for the analysis of pathogens in samples microbiological
analysis of fish and fish product samples or chemicals as specified in the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
As specified by Biomerieux
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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List of equipment:
NAME
AAS Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
LABORATORY
Chemistry
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The AAS will be used for the analysis of heavy metals in fresh fish and fish products
AREA OF APPLICATION
Analysis of heavy metals according to EC regulations 466:2001 setting maximum levels for
certain contaminants in food
SPECIFICATIONS
The AAS should support the analyses of certain heavy metals according to:
The Surinam law decision no 10 (2002) regarding Quality criteria of fishery products
article 32 control of mercury (Hg) 0,5 ppm
The Surinam law decision no 11 (2002) regarding Quality criteria of process water
and sea water article 1 control of copper (Cu) 2 ppm and mercury (Hg) 1 ppm
The Surinam law decision no 40 (2008) regarding (2008) Quality decision
surveillance programme lead (Pb) 0,2 ppm and cadmium (Cd) 0,05 ppm
The EC regulation 466:2001 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in food
refers to EC regulation 22:2001 on analysis for official control of lead, cadmium and
mercury: for lead and cadmium 1/10 of the MAC and for mercury (0.01) ppm.
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The AAS will be located in the analytical room of the chemistry laboratory
The AAS will be connected to the local grid at 110 Volt protected by a voltage guard
The AAS should be calibrated according to ISO 17025
The AAS method (detector) should be validated on the basis of the validation SOP of
the ISO 17025 handbook of VKI
The connected computer and software should be validated according to the
requirements as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply service after installation of the equipment, at
least during the guarantee period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years.
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The personnel of the chemistry laboratory should receive training in the use of HPLC
by using standard reference samples.
After proven proficiency the personnel should perform the validation of natural
contaminated or spiked samples under the supervision of the supplier.

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List of equipment:
NAME
Safety glasses
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The safety glasses will be part of the general safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The safety glasses will be used during handling of caustic or acidic materials
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Wide view
Full coverage
EN 166 CE certified
Connections: not applicable
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
No calibration required
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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List of equipment:
NAME
Laboratory coats
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The laboratory coats are part of general safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
Laboratory coats are obligatory in all laboratory areas
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Color white with long sleeves
Cotton 100%
Various sizes depending on average staff composition (46-54)
At least one small S and one XXL
Connections: not applicable
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
No calibration required
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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List of equipment:
NAME
Safety cupboard
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories (Store)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The safety cupboard will be part of the general safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The safety cupboard will be used during storage of hazardous chemicals: flammable, caustic
or acidic materials and should be explosion safe and ventilated
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Fireproof 90 minutes NEN 2678
FWF90 EN 14470-1 type 90
Steel construction
Suction channel forced ventilation 10 fold (via roof)
Connections: Electricity 110 Volts & earth connected
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The safety cupboard will be equipped with a suction devise in an open piped
connection to the atmosphere. Verification of the suction efficiency is required.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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NAME
Fume cupboard
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories (Chemistry lab)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The fume cupboard will be part of the general safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The safety cupboard will be used during storage of hazardous chemicals: flammable, caustic
or acidic materials
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Aircontrol DIN 12924 and EN 14175
Ceramic table blade
Window safety glass
Connections: tap water, gas, sewage and electricity provision 110 Volt & earth
connected
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The safety cupboard will be equipped with a suction devise in an open piped
connection to the atmosphere. Verification of suction required.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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List of equipment:
NAME
Laboratory safety shower
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The safety showers are part of the safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The safety showers should be installed on all the emergency exits of the VKI laboratory wing
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Tap water connections at 2-6 (Bar)
Diameter showerhead 25 cm
Flow 115 liters per minute
Connections: tap water and sink (splash water should flow outside 3 liters per sec)
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
No calibration required
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of at 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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NAME
Fire extinguisher
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories (Microbiology lab, Pathogen lab, Chemistry lab and Analytical lab)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The fire extinguisher will be part of the fire safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The fire extinguisher should be able to extinguish small laboratory fires during calamities
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Carbon dioxide filling for electronic equipment
Connections: mounting on the walls in centralized positions
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation required as specified in ISO 17025 procedures
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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NAME
Fire extinguishing blanket
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The fire extinguishing blanket will be part of the fire safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The fire extinguishing blanket should be able to extinguish fire of personnel during
calamities
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Inflammable material NEN EN 1869
Size 180 x 180 cm
Connections: mounting on the wall of the extraction laboratory
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation required as specified in ISO 17025 procedures
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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List of equipment:
NAME
Fire extinguishing hose pipe
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories (Microbiology and Chemistry labs)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The fire extinguishing hose pipe will be part of the fire safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The fire extinguishing hose pipe should be able to extinguish fire by personnel during
calamities
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Inflammable material and length 25m x EN 671-3
Hose pipe on reel mounted centrally in the laboratory
Connections: tap water connections mounted on the wall of the extraction laboratory
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation required as specified in ISO 17025 procedures
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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NAME
Fire alarm detector
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories (all labs)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The fire alarms will be part of the fire safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The fire alarms should be able detect smoke by audible alarms during calamities
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Ceiling mounted
Connections: 9 Volt batteries included
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation required as specified in ISO 17025 procedures
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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List of equipment:
NAME
Eyewash bottle
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories (All labs to be equipped)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The eyewash bottle will be part of the medical safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The eyewash bottle should be able to flush the eyes of personnel during calamities with
acidic or caustic chemicals
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Filled with a buffering solutions with long shelve life (Isotonic)
Connections: mounting on the wall of the extraction laboratory next to First Aid Kit
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation required as specified in ISO 17025 procedures
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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NAME
First aid kit
LABORATORY
VKI Laboratories
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The first aid kit will be part of the medical safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The first aid kit should provide all medical means to solve first aid problems of personnel
during calamities
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Standard medical equipment
Color orange
Connections: mounting on the wall of the extraction laboratory
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation required as specified in ISO 17025 procedures
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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List of equipment:
NAME
Suction devise for individual equipment
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories (Chemistry analytical lab AAS)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The suction funnels will be used in combination with the AAS analytical equipment
AREA OF APPLICATION
The suction funnels will be used for safety during heavy metal analysis (AAS) of samples as
specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
The equipment should be able to remove heat and combustion gasses from the
analytical room of the chemistry laboratory
Individual on/off switch with a valve (Alsident)
Central ventilator for all funnels to be placed on the roof
Connections: electricity 110 Volts & earth connected
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
The suction funnels will be located in the analytical room of the chemistry laboratory
and should be verified for its capacity
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period
The guarantee period should be at least 1 year, preferably 2 years.
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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NAME
Gas cylinder mounting
LABORATORY
VKI laboratory (Analytical lab)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Mounting devise for fixing cylinder to the wall
AREA OF APPLICATION
The mounting device is used for fixation of gas cylinders to the wall. De mounting is
permanently fixed, while the cylinder is fixed by an adjustable belt.
SPECIFICATIONS
Metal device with a nylon belt and clamp
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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NAME
Waste water collection Containers
LABORATORY
VKI Laboratories
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Containers for the collection of various types of organic waste solvents
AREA OF APPLICATION
The containers will be used for collection of organic solvents during analytical analysis of
food and feed product samples or chemical solutions as specified in the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Plastic containers of 5-10 liters each
Solvent resistant
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Waste water collection Containers
LABORATORY
VKI laboratories
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Containers for the collection of various types of organic waste solvents
AREA OF APPLICATION
The containers will be used for collection of organic solvents during analytical analysis of
food and feed product samples or chemical solutions as specified in the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).
SPECIFICATIONS
Stainless steel containers of 10 liters each
Solvent resistant explosion safe
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation as specified in ISO 17025
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of at least 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
The training of personnel will be arranged internally

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NAME
Biosafety stickers
LABORATORY
VKI Laboratories
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The biosafety stickers will be part of the general safety precautions
AREA OF APPLICATION
The biosafety stickers should designate specific rooms for limited access
SPECIFICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Standard biosafety stickers
Connections: mounting on the doors of the extraction laboratory
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION
Calibration and validation required as specified in ISO 17025 procedures
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The supplier should be able to supply after sales service at least during the guarantee
period of 1 year, preferably 2 years
TRAINING PERSONNEL
Safety procedures will be part of the ISO 17025 training

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List of glassware:
1. Item
Number

2. Glassware

3. Quantity

4. Specifications

Beaker

Erlenmeyer

Plastic bottles

Cylinders

Flask

Bottles

10
10
5
15
5
10
20
5
10
5
5
5
10
5

7
8

Stirring rod
Microwave
bowl with lid

100 ml
250 ml
500 ml
300 ml + stopper
1 litre + stopper
300 ml + screw cap
500 ml + screw cap
50 ml
100 ml
500 ml
1000 ml
100 ml + stopper
1 litre + stopper
3 litre brown glass bottle with
screw cap
20 cm
0.8 cm
500 ml

10
10

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