Industry: Animal Health

AFFIRMATIVE: BioSafe Systems’ SaniDate^® 5.0 Sanitizer/Disinfectant Approved in Canada for Use Against Human Coronavirus

June 15, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT – BioSafe Systems is thrilled to announce its popular sanitizer/disinfectant SaniDate 5.0 has label application for Human Coronavirus. It has proven an effective virucide and kills Human Coronavirus on hard, non-porous surfaces.

SaniDate 5.0 will be added to the Canadian Disinfectants List for use against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in June 2020.

After receiving promising findings from the GLP efficacy study in May, SaniDate 5.0 met the performance requirements under the test conditions for virucidal efficacy as set by PMRA (Pest Management Regulatory Agency). The efficacy study was conducted using SaniDate 5.0 at a rate of 8 mL per liter of water with a ten-minute contact time, an application specifically designed to kill Human Coronavirus.

SaniDate 5.0 is a hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid-based sanitizer/disinfectant that controls human health pathogens, viruses, crop spoilage organisms, mold/mildew, algae and fungi on contact. SaniDate 5.0 will be a valuable tool in combating Human Coronavirus by disinfecting surfaces in important public spaces: schools, universities, restaurants, hospitals, offices, airports, airplanes, individual homes, industrial warehouses, farms, breweries, wineries, grocery stores, various types of equipment, packing plants, greenhouses, public transport, etc. The use of this non-toxic sanitizer provides an opportunity for BioSafe Systems to help Canada work and live with peace of mind.

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At BioSafe Systems, we pride ourselves on being innovators of environmentally sustainable practices and products to protect crops, water, and people across North America. Since 1998, we have engaged with customers, researchers, and regulatory agencies to remain at the forefront of innovation and service while continuing our mission to provide simple, sustainable, and effective solutions.

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BioSafe Systems’ Smart Technology – the Man Behind the Machine

June 3, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT – BioSafe Systems’ Field Service Technician Lee Holland is the man many will meet after purchasing a new Smart Technology System. Working out of Yuma, Arizona, Lee Holland regularly conducts on-site consultations to help operations find the best solutions to meet their various needs. Lee also conducts routine maintenance and repairs on installed and serviceable Smart Technology Systems.

Lee Holland began his career installing and maintaining various cloud-reporting dispensing and cleaning machines at EcoLab. At BioSafe Systems, Lee brings over two decades worth of experience maintaining customer relationships, and servicing and installing this highly specialized technology.

BioSafe Systems’ Smart Technology consists of cloud-based monitoring, dosing and peroxyacetic acid (PAA) based solutions that allow users to integrate appropriate amounts of PAA through emitters and irrigation systems while accessing relevant data in real-time remotely via mobile app or browser. With several offerings applicable in a variety of industries, BioSafe Systems’ Smart Technology can be seamlessly integrated into an operation to streamline its processes and augmenting its productivity.

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BioSafe Systems Brings in New Engineer to Innovate

May 31, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT – The newest addition to the BioSafe Systems’ team is Holly Robillard. She joins us as a Project Management Engineer and we look forward to working with her in East Hartford in June.

Before BioSafe Systems, Holly worked for Henkel Corporation as a Process Development Engineer leading new product innovation from research and development. She also lent her talents as a formulation chemist and process development engineer at Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company.

She is excited to get to know the BioSafe Systems team and looks forward to applying her engineering knowledge, technical learning, and project management skills, to drive innovation at BioSafe Systems.

She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with minors in engineering management, food science, and mathematics from the University of Connecticut in Storrs. She is now working on her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in management from the University of Connecticut in Hartford.

Holly recently returned to Kensington, CT where she lives with her family and cat, Pepper. In her free time she enjoys cooking healthy meals, going to the gym or local brewery, and attending any concert she can get tickets for – country and hard rock alike.

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BioSafe Systems adds Marketing Assistant to Team

May 30, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT – Hannah Rouillard has joined BioSafe Systems as a Marketing Assistant and will be working with the marketing team to write and edit content.

Hannah graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in creative writing. She interned at The Mark Twain House & Museum working on publicity, coordinating writing programs and competitions. She also organized and wrote for their blog series Notes from The Carriage House. Her writing has also been published by Helix Magazine and Blue Muse Magazine where she was a contributing writer and editor.

Hannah is looking forward to learning BioSafe Systems’ story and adding her voice to the company’s marketing mission.

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BioSafe Systems Welcomes Jessica Jacobsen to the Team

May 21, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT – We would like to welcome Jessica Jacobsen to the BioSafe Systems Team. Jessica will work out of her home office in New London, Minnesota as our Technical Sales Representative for ND, SD, MN and IA.

Jessica lives in New London, Minnesota. She attended Ridgewater College in Willmar and obtained her Associate of Applied Science degree in GPS/GIS technology. She is currently attending Southwest Minnesota State University to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy with a Crops emphasis.

Prior to working for BioSafe Systems, she interned for Agnition as a Sales and Research Intern. Jessica traveled throughout the Midwest visiting growers and their research fields, digging plants and taking measurements. She also interned at Paynesville Co-op taking soil samples and scouting fields with a drone. Jessica is excited to apply her agronomy experience to help farmers be successful and achieve their goals in a sustainable way.

In her free time she enjoys target shooting, four wheeling and riding her horses, whether it be trail rides, or cattle sorting competitions.

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BioSafe Systems adds Entomologist to Team

May 19, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT – BioSafe Systems is pleased to announce the hire of Gretchen Pettis, PhD. as their new Entomologist. Based out of Henderson, NC Gretchen will oversee product trials and collaborate with the sales and research teams to build a well-rounded and effective insecticidal product catalog.

Gretchen has extensive experience in and knowledge of agricultural production and pest management which makes her an excellent addition to BioSafe Systems. She received her PhD. in Entomology from the University of Georgia and served as the state Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Safety Coordinator there. Subsequent roles have involved serving as the Entomologist for F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts and as the Director of Biological Science Programs for a specialty electrostatic spraying manufacturer serving the agricultural and food safety sectors.

Gretchen is passionate about pollinators, trees, agriculture, and sharing her entomological and plant health knowledge.

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Preliminary Laboratory Results Indicate SaniDate^® All Purpose Disinfectant is an Effective Virucide Against Human Coronavirus, Pending EPA Review and Approval

May 6, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT — BioSafe Systems is pleased to announce preliminary results from a GLP efficacy study demonstrated that SaniDate All Purpose Disinfectant is an effective virucide against Human Coronavirus on hard, non-porous surfaces. SaniDate All Purpose Disinfectant met the performance requirements under the test conditions for virucidal efficacy as set by EPA. The efficacy study was conducted using the product at a rate of 3.0 fl. oz. per gallon with a 10-minute contact time. SaniDate All Purpose Disinfectant demonstrated total inactivation of the virus, a ≥4.00 log10 reduction in titer of Human Coronavirus. US EPA requires a minimum ≥3.00 log10 reduction in titer for approval.

With these positive results, the virucidal study will be submitted to United States EPA for evaluation and approval with a label amendment to add virucidal Human Coronavirus claims through an expedited process. Once approved, this virus will be added to the product label in the United States* allowing the product to be included in the EPA List N-Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2.

SaniDate All Purpose Disinfectant (U.S. EPA Reg. No. 70299-27) is a hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid-based one-step disinfectant cleaner for hard, non-porous surfaces. This product is formulated as a bleach alternative for use within medical facilities, childcare, schools, and at home. SaniDate All Purpose Disinfectant controls mold, mildew, and bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella enterica) on contact.

*Registration is pending in Canada. Product review is currently underway with Health Canada and once approved, SaniDate All Purpose Disinfectant will be added to Health Canada Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) List.

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Preliminary Laboratory Results Indicate SaniDate^® 5.0 is an Effective Virucide Against Human Coronavirus, Pending EPA Review and Approval

April 24, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT — BioSafe Systems is pleased to announce preliminary results from a GLP efficacy study demonstrated that SaniDate 5.0 is an effective virucide against Human Coronavirus on hard, non-porous surfaces. SaniDate 5.0 met the performance requirements under the test conditions for virucidal efficacy as set by EPA. The efficacy study was conducted using SaniDate 5.0 at a rate of 1.0 fl. oz. per gallon with a 10-minute contact time, an application specifically designed to combat Human Coronavirus.

With these positive results, this virucidal study will be submitted to EPA for evaluation and approval as part of an expedited label amendment submission and will include a supplemental label. Once approved by EPA, this virus will be added to the product label in the United States and Canada, allowing the product to be included in the EPA List N-Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 and the Health Canada Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) List.

After passing EPA approval, the supplemental label will become available to those who have previously purchased SaniDate 5.0 and will be provided to BioSafe Systems’ distributors.

SaniDate 5.0 (EPA Reg. No. 70299-19) is a hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid-based sanitizer/disinfectant approved for a wide variety of use sites in a multitude of markets. SaniDate 5.0 controls human health pathogens, viruses, crop spoilage organisms, mold/mildew, algae, and fungi on contact.

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A message regarding COVID-19

March 23, 2020

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Dear Customers & Friends,

BioSafe Systems recognizes that the rapidly changing events surrounding COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge and the source of uncertainty. The health and welfare of our team, our customers, and the communities in which we live, and work continue to be our top priority. BioSafe Systems has put in place new policies and procedures to comply with all local and national guidelines and the recommendations of public health authorities.

BioSafe Systems is in a unique situation of being able to provide powerful and effective products to provide high levels of Biosecurity to our customers and distribution partners. We are committed to keeping our daily production plants open at all three locations and operating and providing our customers with the continued high level of service you expect.

BioSafe Systems has implemented internal social distancing and expanded workplace sanitization policies to minimize the risk of exposure to our employees. Effective immediately, our sales team will minimize all in-person meetings with our customers in favor of telephone or virtual (online) meetings. In the case that your business may require a face to face meeting, we will work to adhere to your company’s operational and facility guidelines and policies.

Since BioSafe Systems provides products and services for the nation’s food supply, we are committed to being part of the solution. While these challenges are deep-reaching in all of our organizations and communities, we will continue to do all we can to make our products available and to provide high levels of sanitation and food safety.

BioSafe Systems is structured to work seamlessly with our team members across North America so there should be no loss of communication or service with our corporate office and/or any of our team members. We are dedicated to being here for those who we serve and are confident that we will all weather this storm to brighter days ahead.

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BioSafe Systems hires new production manager

March 18, 2020

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EAST HARTFORD, CT – BioSafe Systems is pleased to announce the hire of Patrick Dunlevy as the new Production Control Manager. Working out of the headquarters, Patrick will be working to ensure the highest level of quality control for products and supervising manufacturing processes for continuous reliability and efficiency.

His hometown is in East Granby, CT. Patrick’s expertise makes him a great addition to BioSafe Systems. He worked at Lego Systems as a Warehouse Operations Specialist, an HVAC Service Technician at Bay Area A/C & Heating, Production Planner and Inventory Control at MP Systems and ELG Utica Alloys as an Inventory Control Manager.

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