ISO 18593:2018 establishes horizontal methods for sampling surfaces in the food chain to detect and enumerate microorganisms, aiming to prevent pathogen contamination. The standard outlines techniques including contact plates, swabs, and sponges, while emphasizing trend analysis and the use of neutralizers for accurate results. For more details, visit iTeh Standards ISO 18593:2018(en), Microbiology of the food chain
A horizontal method means the standard can be applied across the entire food chain: Versatile – can sample 100 cm² to 1000 cm²
HACCP systems require monitoring of critical control points. Often, a CCP is a surface (like a slicer or a grinder). Using ISO 18593 ensures your monitoring is scientifically valid and defensible during audits. HACCP systems require monitoring of critical control points
The 2018 version introduced several technical revisions over the 2004 edition: ISO - International Organization for Standardization visit iTeh Standards ISO 18593:2018(en)