Standardization of methods for the detection and determination of additives, residues and contaminants in food. Furthermore, standardization of horizontal microbiological analysis methods for all food and animal feeding stuffs and for any other sample that can be the source of microbial contamination of food products. Analyses of human samples are excluded from the scope. In general, CEN/TC 275 does not elaborate standards on terminology but mainly on test methods. Furthermore, the scope of CEN/TC 275 includes the analyses of substances which are related to the directive 2002/46 (food supplements) such as carotenoids and minerals.
