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WATER ACTIVITY TEST TIME: IT’S THE SAMPLE, NOT THE INSTRUMENT
BySales - Novasina AG July 5, 2026July 8, 2026

There can be an abundance of confusion with water activity instruments concerning test time. Some instruments claim a 5-minute test time, while others offer fast or quick modes. Water activity test time is primarily driven by the physical and chemical characteristics of the sample, not by the instrument itself. Since water activity is an equilibrium…

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PROVEN ACCURACY IN WATER ACTIVITY MEASUREMENT: LABMASTER-AW NEO PERFORMANCE REPORT
BySales - Novasina AG July 4, 2026July 8, 2026

In critical quality applications, water activity measurement is more than a routine laboratory parameter. It can influence decisions on product release, shelf life, chemical stability, microbial safety, packaging, and quality assurance. For this reason, accuracy, repeatability, and long-term measurement reliability are essential. Novasina is known for highly reliable and precise water activity measurement technology. The…

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WATER ACTIVITY STANDARDS: A REVIEW
BySales - Novasina AG June 22, 2026June 30, 2026

Since water activity testing is critical to ensure the quality and safety of manufactured products, it is common to find water activity instruments in most quality assurance laboratories. As with any laboratory test method, good laboratory practices require routine verification assessments for water activity to make sure the instrumentation is working properly. This can be…

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SHELF LIFE SIMPLIFIED – A WATER ACTIVITY BASED APPROACH
BySales - Novasina AG June 22, 2026June 30, 2026

The shelf life of a product is the period during which it remains acceptable and desirable to consumers. It defines how far the product can be distributed, how it should be stored, and which best-before date can be assigned. If the actual shelf life does not meet expectations, the result can be customer complaints, product…

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