NicCheck to be used within evidence based smoking cessation contests, results in time for World No Tobacco Day 2011

May 31, 2011 has been set aside as World No Tobacco Day. The 31st of May each year the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco. The WHO uses this day to be an advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption, specifically through tobacco control messages, and to promote adherence to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is the world’s foremost tobacco control treaty. This treaty, negotiated under the auspices of the WHO, was put in place in 2005 and to date is the most widely embraced treaty in the history of the United Nations. Currently there are 172 parties endorsing this evidence-based treaty that reaffirms the rights of all people to the highest standard of health and provides new legal dimensions for cooperation in tobacco control.

Once again, Mossman Associates’ NicCheck test has been chosen to be the evidence based test used to confirm smoking cessation in a number of Quit and Win contests around the world. Completion of these and the announcements of the contest winners should be in time to celebrate World No Tobacco Day.

“We can think of no better way to celebrate the upcoming event than to continue our support of these types of contests”, quotes Donald Mossman, President of Mossman Associates. He continues, “Competitions in Finland, Canada, and Taiwan should all conclude in time to celebrate this noteworthy day. We look forward to working with other countries, universities and organizations that take on these types of programs”.

About Mossman Associates, Inc.

Mossman Associates, Inc is a privately held medical device company that specializes in rapid tests for physicians and researchers as well as equipment and reagents for the biotech industry. Incorporated in 2001 the professionals at Mossman Associates Inc have been involved with cutting edge technology for over 30 years.

Mossman Associates Inc Announces It Is ISO 9001 Compliant.

November 17, 2010; Milford, MA. Mossman Associates Inc is proud to announce it is ISO 9001 compliant.

Mossman Associates Inc is proud to announce it is ISO 9001 compliant.

The compliance with ISO 9001 recognizes that the policies, practices and procedures of our company ensure consistent quality in the product and services we provide our clients. Compliance assures our clients can be confident that Mossman Associates Inc is dedicated to maintaining the highest efficiency and responsiveness in achieving our ultimate goal – guaranteed client satisfaction.

To maintain our compliance, Mossman Associates Inc will perform audits to ensure compliance and to assess initiatives for continued improvement. Our clients can be confident that we will continue to provide the high quality products and services they have come to expect well into the future. We believe that our decision is a proactive one that not only anticipates the demands of our clients, but also demonstrates our commitment to providing quality services to all our clients.

For more information contact:
Donald Mossman
President
Mossman Associates Inc.
9 Village Circle
Milford, MA 01757
www.nicotinetesting.com
www.mossmanassociates.com

Website For Mossman Associates Inc Expanding

The website for Mossman Associates Inc is expanding and is due to be released at the end of this month. New features will include expanded choices for nicotine diagnostics, drugs of abuse, alcohol and the addition of HIV 1&2 tests.

NicCheck (the CLIA Waived test for nicotine) and MycoDot (serological test for TB) the original products in the diagnostic test kit line are still available and will be complimented by these new additions.

An improved Contact page, Calendar page and Blog page as well as movies and downloadable articles round out the extensive improvements made to the site.

Romanian Quit &Win 2010 Challenge Concludes Smoking Cessation Screening Using NicCheck I Test Strips

The Romanian Quit&Win 2010 Challenge, a yearly smoking cessation competition, has chosen NicCheck I once again to be the test they used to confirm smoking cessation.

Tuesday June 15, 2010 Mossman Associates, Inc., announced today that the Romanian Quit & Win 2010 Smoking Cessation Challenge, a yearly smoking cessation competition, has chosen NicCheck I once again to be the test they used to confirm smoking cessation among the potential contest winners.

Prof. Radu M. Negoescu, PhD, MPH, Head, Unit of Healthy Lifestyle Promotion of
The Institute of Public Health, has reported “Please accept our renewed thanks for giving us the possibility to validate Quit & Win 2010 Romania winners using NicCheck tests.
As usual, NicCheck did work well and helped a lot to distinguish among false and sincere competitors.

The campaign mobilized 245 participants competing for several 11 day sojourns in renown or just-opened Health (life style) Centers at Herghelia, county of Mures, and Podis, county of Bacau; such a sojourn is valued about $ 500. NicCheck testing has been applied to participants in drawing order after a successful telephonic interview of the witness and of the candidate. Testing was applied by qualified personnel from Public Health Authorities closest to candidate's residence.”

Donald Mossman, President of Mossman Associates is quoted as saying, "We are again pleased to be chosen to be involved with this important project. We have seen how our test can be used in the field, such as our involvement in the rural countryside of the Philippines, as well as by lab clinicians such as with the Canadian Quit and Win Challenge. Currently we are becoming more involved with doctors and how NicCheck can be used to better determine the amount of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) that is required for their patients. We feel strongly that the addition of NicCheck as a tool, for one’s smoking cessation efforts will improve results and help with kicking the habit ".
Donald Mossman, President
Mossman Associates, Inc.
9 Village Circle, Milford, MA 01757
508-488-6169 508-488-6169 (P)
508-418-1397 (F)
contact@mossmanassociates.com

Detection of Nicotine and Its Metabolites in Urine

Official Publication Of The American Academy Of Health Behavior

Amruta R. Eswara, PhD
Saraswathy V. Nochur, PhD
Donald J. Mossman

ABSTRACT: A simple strip test has been developed for the detection of nicotine and its metabolites in urine. The NicCheck® I test yields a pink color on the test strip within 30 minutes, providing a semi-quantitative measure of tobacco consumption. When tested on urine from smokers and nonsmokers, the test was determined to have an overall sensitivity and specificity of 99% when compared to an EIA for cotinine determination. The test detects both nicotine and cotinine, as well as a number of other nicotine metabolites, thus providing a more complete indication of overall tobacco consumption. Based on its simplicity, accuracy, and ease of use, the test could conceivably have several applications.

NicCheck Used To Confirm Smoking Cessation Within Quit & Win 2010 Smoking Cessation Competition

NicCheck once again to be the rapid test of choice for participants within the Quit and Win contest confirming smoking cessation.

Milford, Massachusetts; 3/30/10- Mossman Associates, Inc. announced today that NicCheck is being used once again within the Quit & Win 2010 contest. Participants within this worldwide smoking cessation competition have chosen NicCheck I once again to be the rapid test they used to confirm smoking cessation.
Donald Mossman, President of Mossman Associates is quoted as saying “We are pleased to be involved with this important project once again following our involvement with the annual Quit and Win contest in Canada. We have received positive feedback from such people as those at The John Tung Foundation in Taiwan, and Anti-Smoking activists in Romania, Malta and Korea.”
For more information contact:
Donald Mossman
President
Mossman Associates Inc.
9 Village Circle
Milford, MA 01757
www.nicotinetesting.com
www.mossmanassociates.com

Canadian Quit &Win 2009 Challenge Concludes Smoking Cessation Screening Using NicCheck I Test Strips

The Canadian Quit&Win 2009 Challenge, a yearly smoking cessation competition, has chosen NicCheck I once again to be the test they used to confirm smoking cessation.

Thursday May 15, 2009 Mossman Associates, Inc., announced today that the Canadian Quit & Win 2009 Smoking Cessation Challenge, a yearly smoking cessation competition, has chosen NicCheck I once again to be the test they used to confirm smoking cessation among the potential contest winners.

All contestants had smoked daily for at least one year and are 18 years of age or older. The contestants are required to abstain from smoking for at least four weeks, which is verified with a urine test among the potential winners. The test chosen once again is NicCheck I.

Donald Mossman, President of Mossman Associates is quoted as saying, "We are again pleased to be chosen to be involved with this important project. We have seen how our test can be used in the field, such as our involvement in the rural countryside of the Philippines, as well as by lab clinicians such as with the Canadian Quit and Win Challenge. We are now becoming more involved with doctors and how the test can be used to better determine the amount of Nicotine Replacement Therapy that is required by their patients. We feel strongly that the addition of NicCheck I as a tool, to both doctors and those trying to “kick the habit”, will improve results that are seen from anyone’s smoking cessation efforts".
Donald Mossman, President
Mossman Associates, Inc.
9 Village Circle, Milford, MA 01757
508-488-6169 508-488-6169 (P)
508-418-1397 (F)
contact@mossmanassociates.com