Charm EZ Protect+ System Antibiotic Residue Testing

The Charm EZ Protect+ System is designed to bring rapid, reliable antibiotic residue testing to the dairy industry. Built for one-step residue monitoring, it uses patented incubate-and-read technology to deliver results in as little as 30 seconds, with one- and three-minute options that speed up receiving bay operations and help reduce CO₂ emissions.

Several built-in features guard against operator error. ROSA barcode interpretation instantly identifies test type, incubation time and temperature. A new sloped optics module helps prevent pipetting mistakes, and guided protocols walk users through ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ decisions on every sample. The system also includes a range of preventative controls. An advanced lock-out function activates when controls fall out of specification.

Encoded expiration dates block the use of expired tests. Daily truck log reports are emailed automatically to QA and plant managers, and instant alerts notify them when antibiotic or aflatoxin M1 positives turn up. The system connects easily to existing LIMS, ERP and cloud databases through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular, and scales up to six simultaneous tests for high-volume operations.