Water Analysis at the highest level

Penicillium chrysogenum is one of the best-known mold species worldwide, and for good reason. It was the starting point for one of the most significant medical discoveries of the 20th century: penicillin. But this brush-like fungus is much more than just a historic chance discovery.

Today, Penicillium chrysogenum plays an important role in laboratory analysis and environmental research. As an adaptable moisture indicator, it often occurs on building materials or foodstuffs and provides valuable information about moisture and hygiene damage. At the same time, it is a versatile model organism on which numerous metabolic processes and genome studies are carried out.

Its enormous ecological range, high spore production, and medical relevance make Penicillium chrysogenum a fascinating example of the connection between science, practice, and history.

To minimize the risk for consumers, the EU introduced, through Regulation (EU) No. 2025/1891 supplementing Regulation (EU) No. 2023/915, maximum levels for inorganic arsenic in fish and seafood for the first time. These limits have been in force since October 8, 2025.

The GBA Group acquires a majority stake in the Italian company Complife Italia S.r.l., thereby becoming a leading laboratory service provider in the European cosmetics sector. With this acquisition, the GBA Group marks an important new milestone in its expansion strategy and establishes the foundation for developing another business segment with global growth potential.