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Microbiological Testing & Interpretation Guidance (2nd Edition) 2016

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The 34 page publication sets out the use and interpretation of results from microbiological testing within HACCP. It relates to microbiological testing of food, the environment, raw materials including fresh produce, final product and people, setting out best practice approaches to help chilled food manufacturers ensure legal obligations are met.

 

This document provides general guidance to chilled food manufacturers, their customers and enforcement authorities on the purpose and interpretation of microbiological testing of environmental samples, of food ingredients and food products. It also clarifies the role of microbiological testing and the interpretation of microbiological results to assist in implementing requirements of the Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs Regulation 2073/2005 within HACCP.

The Guidance specifically covers:

  • Purposes of Microbiological Testing
  • Frequency of Sampling
  • Monitoring Points (growing to harvest, raw materials, components and WIP, production environment, water, people, final product, air)
  • How to Sample (environment, food, water, people)
  • Microorganisms for Consideration (indicators and pathogens)
  • Microbiological Specifications
  • Interpretation of Data
  • Effective Communication of Results
  • Shelf life
  • Manufacturers’ and brand owners’ obligations
  • Appendices: Definitions; swabbing & sampling; laboratories; key pathogenic microrganisms


Please Note:

This document is digital download (pdf) and is password protected.  The password is supplied in the invoice following purchase.

  • Chilled food production in the UK is one of the world’s fastest-growing, most innovative and advanced food sectors. Currently worth more than £10bn, it employs more than 100,000 people at 130 sites and each year puts 15,000+ different foods on shelves. CFA represents many of the UK’s biggest chilled food manufacturers.

  • The Chilled Food Association (CFA), the people behind Chilled Education, represents some of the biggest UK chilled food manufacturers. Established 35 years ago, its members supply major retailers with foods ranging from sandwiches and prepared salad to chilled prepared meals and desserts.