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BS 5763-8:1994

Superseded

Superseded

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Methods for microbiological examination of foods and animal feeding stuffs. Enumeration of presumptive Escherichia coli. Most probable number technique

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

05-05-2005

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-11-1994

Committees responsible
National foreword
Introduction
Method
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definition
4 Principle
5 Dilution fluid, culture media and reagent
6 Apparatus and glassware
7 Sampling
8 Preparation of test sample
9 Procedure
10 Expression of results
11 Test report
Annex
A (normative) MPN tables
Tables
1 Examples of the selection of positive results for
     calculation of the MPN
A.1 MPN table for 3 x 1 g (ml), 3 x 0,1 g (ml) and 3 x
     0,01 g (ml)
A.2 Explanation of categories for results

Gives general guidelines for the enumeration of presumptive Escherichia coli in products meant for human consumption or feeding of animals, by using the liquid medium culture technique and calculation of the most probable number. Coverage includes: dilution fluid, culture media and reagent; apparatus and glassware. Also gives detailed tables.

Committee
AW/9
DevelopmentNote
SUPERSEDES BS 4763: PART 8: 1985. DRAFT FOR COMMENT 92/50953 DC
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
ISO 7251:2005 Identical

ISO 7218:2007 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs General requirements and guidance for microbiological examinations
ISO 6887:1983 Microbiology General guidance for the preparation of dilutions for microbiological examination

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