ISO 18593 – Microbiology of the food chain — Horizontal methods for surface sampling

This document specifies horizontal methods for sampling techniques using contact plates, stick swabs, sponges and cloths on surfaces in the food chain environment in order to detect and enumerate culturable microorganisms such as pathogenic or non-pathogenic bacteria or yeasts and moulds.

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 or operators.

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