ISO 18593
Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs Horizontal methods for sampling techniques from surfaces using contact plates and swabs
| Organization: | ISO |
| Publication Date: | 1 June 2004 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| ICS Code (Food microbiology): | 07.100.30 |
scope:
This International Standard specifies horizontal methods for sampling techniques using contact plates or swabs on surfaces in the food industry environment (and food processing plants), with a view of detecting or enumerating viable microorganisms.
NOTE The term "environment" means any item in contact with the food product or likely to represent a contamination or recontamination source, for example, material, premises, operators.
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