A Full service laboratory that has been providing a wide range of

1. A Full service laboratory that has been providing a wide range of technical and consulting services to the food industry, nationally and internationally, since 1967.

2. CHECK OUT OUR NEW LIMS SYSTEM • ABC Research leads the way again with our new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), which offers real-time, confidential, Internet access to results and data queries. Following are the benefits of our new system: • -- Will reduce costs and improve quality • -- Will assist in reducing cost through automating processes for lab instrument data collection, sample evaluation and report distribution. • -- Designed for flexibility • -Is designed to be configurable to adapt to changing business needs. • -- Powered by Microsoft • -Not built upon proprietary languages. • -Designed as an open system founded on Microsoft technology.

3. The incorporation of Internet/Intranet technology into analytical laboratories provides cost-effective, powerful solutions for operational needs and customer requirements. For the client end of these transactions, the user needs only two software components, a web browser and an email program. Both of these components come included with Microsoft windows. With these components in place, test results can be emailed directly to the client as tests are completed or configured to collect and email at certain times during the day. LIMS Continued…...

4. LIMS Continued…... • Ourweb based new LIMS will provide easy to use, fast, and secure services through Internet connection. • 1. Easy to use and no additional software required. • If customers have Internet connection, they can get their reports through Internet. Our new web based LIMS is based on GUI (Graphical User Interface), so it is very easy to use. And, no additional software is necessary. Only required software is MS Internet Explorer 4.0 (which is free of charge) and an Internet Connection.

5. LIMS Continued…... • 2. Fast • The customers can get their report as soon as Lab person completes the tests. They don't need to call and wait. The customer can log into our LIMS through Internet, and open the report. They can even check the status of samples. Of course, they can download the report through Internet. The report can be saved as Word or Excel format. • 3. Secure • Our web based new LIMS will provide secure connection through Internet. Our new LIMS is protected by two user accounts. Before customers get into LIMS, they have to enter two different user IDs and passwords. And each customers can see only their own information, so it's safe.

6. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ABC’s Product Development department operates a USDA-inspected pilot plant. Our staff conduct research in food ingredient applications including product matching, new product development, sensory and physical testing and shelf-life evaluations. Custom designed microbial starter cultures and liquid spice blends are also produced by this department.

7. PROBLEM SOLVING • We also offer a full complement of tests using the following equipment: • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GMS) • Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCM) • Atomic Spectroscopy (AA and ICP) • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectometry • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) • Optical microscopy, Sensory Evaluation, Literature Searches • Whatever your problem, ABC Research is in a unique position to solve it: • Consumer Complaints • Processing Problems • New methods for Routine Analysis • Research Projects • Seven departments in a single location, all of whose resources are available to solve your problem.

8. NUTRITIONAL LABELING The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 mandates nutrition labeling for most products regulated by FDA. Clearly, it is important to understand how these legislated changes effect labeling of your product. We employee an experienced professional staff and modern instrumentation that provide comprehensive nutritional analyses for labeling purposes. We can also give you knowledgeable interpretations of the regulations.

9. RESEARCH MICROBIOLOGY • ELISA Testing for central nervous tissue in meats • Inoculated and Non-inoculated Shelf-life studies • Disinfectant Efficacy studies • Sausage Validation studies • Campylobacter testing • Staphylococcus enterotoxin test Research Microbiology offers projects and/or experiments that can be designed to include a variety of testing other than micro. Many of our designed projects include chemistry analysis, etc. With unique instrumentation and knowledge, we have a long history of providing expert research and consulting services to the food industry.

10. HACCP • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an innovative system for producing safe foods. HACCP programs are specific for each process. Implementation of a HACCP and facility Audits, will help to eliminate process deficiencies before they can lead to consumer complaints or costly product recalls. • Development: We can educate you regarding the seven principles of HACCP and verify your finished product. • Implementation: We can make recommendations that will smooth the transition to a HACCP system. • Training: We offer certified HACCP training for all levels of employees, tailored to your facility and your schedule. • Auditing: We can perform an audit of your establishment and/or your suppliers’ facilities, to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation, and HACCP principles are being followed.