Standards for the microbiology of food ensure the safety, quality, and authenticity of food products. They cover detecting microorganisms, analyzing pathogens, validating laboratory methods, and determining chemical and biological markers, helping producers meet global regulatory requirements.

Top standards

Microbiology of the food chain — Method validation
Part 3: Protocol for the verification of reference methods and validated alternative methods in a single laboratory

Microbiology of food, animal feed and water — Preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media

Microbiology of the food chain — Method validation
Part 4: Protocol for method validation in a single laboratory

Microbiology of the food chain — General requirements and guidance for microbiological examinations

Microbiology of the food chain — Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species)
Part 1: Method using Baird-Parker agar medium

Microbiology of the food chain — Horizontal method for the detection, enumeration and serotyping of Salmonella
Part 1: Detection of Salmonella spp.

Microbiology of the food chain — Horizontal method for the enumeration of microorganisms
Part 1: Colony count at 30 °C by the pour plate technique

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