This standard specifies 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.
Registration number (WIID)
59848
Scope
This standard specifies 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.
