BS 5763-8:1994
Superseded
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Methods for microbiological examination of foods and animal feeding stuffs. Enumeration of presumptive Escherichia coli. Most probable number technique
Hardcopy , PDF
05-05-2005
English
11-15-1994
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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
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| DevelopmentNote |
SUPERSEDES BS 4763: PART 8: 1985. DRAFT FOR COMMENT 92/50953 DC
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| 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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