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Noroviruses and Hepatitis A analysis (covered by ISO 15216-1). Practical Applications Microbiology of the food chain - ISO 18593:2018 The go-to for nooks, crannies, and hard-to-reach irregular
ISO 18593 specifies four main techniques for surface sampling, chosen based on the surface type and the intended analysis:
Flat, rigid, and smooth surfaces (e.g., stainless steel countertops, conveyor belts). viruses (ISO 15216-1)
This regulatory requirement underscores that adherence to this standard is not just a matter of best practice, but can be a for compliance and due diligence.
Carcasses (ISO 17604), viruses (ISO 15216-1), and cleaning validation. Verified Content Themes Sampling Techniques Contact Plates: The go-to for nooks
The 2018 version added specific recommendations for sampling procedures (location, area, and time) and expanded the examples of neutralizers in Annex A. ISO - International Organization for Standardization Standard Document Details Current Status Published and confirmed as current (last reviewed in 2023) Technical Committee ISO/TC 34/SC 9 (Food products - Microbiology) 07.100.30 (Food microbiology) Official Version ISO 18593:2018 on the official ISO website Previews/PDFs Publicly accessible previews are available via standards.iteh.ai BSI Standards Common Exclusions The standard specifically Validation of cleaning and disinfection procedures. Primary production samples (covered by ISO 13307). Sampling of carcasses (covered by ISO 17604).
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