What is ISO 4833-1 – Pour plate technique for enumeration of microorganisms about?
Enumeration in microbiology is the determination of the number of individual viable microbes in a sample. ISO 4833-1 specifies a horizontal method for enumeration of microorganisms that are able to grow and form colonies in a solid medium after aerobic incubation at 30 °C. The method described in ISO 4833-1 is applicable to products intended for human consumption; products intended for feeding animals; environmental samples in the area of food and feed production and handling; all samples from the primary production stage.
This technique is suitable for, but not limited to, the enumeration of microorganisms in test samples with a minimum of 10 colonies counted on a plate.
Who is ISO 4833-1 – Pour plate technique for enumeration of microorganisms for?
ISO 4833-1 on pour plate technique for enumeration of microorganisms is useful for:
- The food industry
- The cattle feed industry
- Manufacturers and suppliers of food products
- Restaurants
- Food inspectors
- Regulatory bodies
- Testing laboratories
Why should you use ISO 4833-1 – Pour plate technique for enumeration of microorganisms?
Testing determines if food is safe for consumption. ISO 4833-1 establishes a code of practice to test the enumeration of microorganisms. ISO 4833-1 contains guidelines for the procedure such as the test portion, initial suspension and dilutions; inoculation and incubation; and the counting of colonies. ISO 4833-1 provides a horizontal method to examine food samples so that food is safe for consumption. ISO 4833-1 ensures that the food you manufacturer is compliant with industry standards and is fit for use.
