MDS Analytical Technologies has announced that the Abraxis Melamine Detection Kit has been validated for use on company’s SpectraMax(R) absorbance microplate readers with SoftMax(R) Pro 5 GxP analytical software. The product offers a cost-effective, high-throughput, quality-assurance solution to detect melamine contamination in such food products as milk, infant formula, pet food, and confectionery. This solution further enables the company to expand its offering in applied markets. MDS Analytical Technologies also offers a mass spectrometry-based solution for food safety testing.