SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024
(Amendment)Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1: Method using Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Horizontales Verfahren für die Zählung von koagulase-positiven Staphylokokken (Staphylococcus aureus und andere Spezies) - Teil 1: Verfahren mit Baird-Parker-Agar-Medium - Änderung 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
No scope available
Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthode horizontale pour le dénombrement des staphylocoques à coagulase positive (Staphylococcus aureus et autres espèces) - Partie 1: Méthode utilisant le milieu gélosé de Baird-Parker - Amendement 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Mikrobiologija v prehranski verigi - Horizontalna metoda za štetje koagulazno pozitivnih stafilokokov (Staphylococcus aureus in drugih vrst) - 1. del: Metoda uporabe Baird-Parkerjevega agarja - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 27-Feb-2023
- Publication Date
- 08-Feb-2024
- Technical Committee
- KŽP - Agricultural food products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 19-Dec-2023
- Due Date
- 23-Feb-2024
- Completion Date
- 09-Feb-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
Overview
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 is an internationally recognized standard that provides a horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci, specifically Staphylococcus aureus and related species, within the food chain. This standard details the procedures for utilizing Baird-Parker agar medium to accurately detect and count these bacteria in food products and related samples. The 2024 amendment, aligned with ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023, ensures harmonization with the most current requirements and incorporates important references to measurement uncertainty, providing a more comprehensive approach to microbiological testing.
Key Topics
- Enumeration of Coagulase-Positive Staphylococci: This standard outlines methods for quantifying bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, a major indicator of food safety and quality.
- Testing Medium: The procedure utilizes Baird-Parker agar medium, which is specifically formulated for the selective isolation and enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci.
- Measurement Uncertainty: The amendment introduces a reference to ISO 19036:2019, regarding estimation of measurement uncertainty in quantitative microbiological determinations, enhancing the reliability and traceability of test results.
- Reporting Requirements: Clear instructions are provided on reporting test methods and evaluation of measurement uncertainty when clients request it, supporting transparent communication within the food industry.
- Quality Controls: Updates in control strain identification and test parameters ensure more accurate and standardized validation of laboratory results.
Applications
The methods and requirements in SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 are essential for:
- Food Safety Testing: Food producers, processors, and laboratories use this standard to detect and enumerate coagulase-positive staphylococci in raw materials, finished products, and food environments, helping to prevent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.
- Regulatory Compliance: Organizations across the food supply chain employ this method to meet international and national regulations concerning microbiological food safety.
- Quality Assurance: The standard supports routine monitoring and verification processes, helping ensure products are safe for consumption and meet quality specifications.
- Accreditation and Audits: Laboratories seeking accreditation or needing to demonstrate compliance to regulatory agencies utilize this standard during inspections and external audits.
- Research and Development: The standardized methodology facilitates reliable data comparison and supports scientific research in food microbiology.
Related Standards
For robust food microbiology testing and broader compliance, the following related standards are recommended:
- ISO 19036:2019: Microbiology of the food chain - Estimation of measurement uncertainty for quantitative determinations. This referenced standard is crucial for implementing measurement uncertainty calculations as required by this amendment.
- ISO 6888-2 & ISO 6888-3: Additional parts of the ISO 6888 series, offering alternative methods for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci.
- ISO 4833 Series: Methods for the enumeration of microorganisms in food products, providing complementary approaches for quality control.
- EN ISO 16140: Protocols for the validation of alternative microbiological methods, supporting method verification and performance testing.
By integrating SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 into laboratory and food safety management systems, stakeholders across the food chain can enhance the accuracy, comparability, and credibility of microbiological testing processes, ensuring the protection of public health and maintaining compliance with international standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1: Method using Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)". This standard covers: No scope available
No scope available
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 07.100.30 - Food microbiology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2015-01-2455. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2024
Mikrobiologija v prehranski verigi - Horizontalna metoda za štetje koagulazno
pozitivnih stafilokokov (Staphylococcus aureus in drugih vrst) - 1. del: Metoda
uporabe Baird-Parkerjevega agarja - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-
positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1: Method using
Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Horizontales Verfahren für die Zählung von
koagulase-positiven Staphylokokken (Staphylococcus aureus und andere Spezies) - Teil
1: Verfahren mit Baird-Parker-Agar-Medium - Änderung 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd
1:2023)
Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthode horizontale pour le dénombrement des
staphylocoques à coagulase positive (Staphylococcus aureus et autres espèces) - Partie
1: Méthode utilisant le milieu gélosé de Baird-Parker - Amendement 1 (ISO 6888-
1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023
ICS:
07.100.30 Mikrobiologija živil Food microbiology
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 07.100.30
English Version
Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the
enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci
(Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1:
Method using Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1
(ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthode Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Horizontales
horizontale pour le dénombrement des staphylocoques Verfahren für die Zählung von koagulase-positiven
à coagulase positive (Staphylococcus aureus et autres Staphylokokken (Staphylococcus aureus und andere
espèces) - Partie 1: Méthode utilisant le milieu gélosé Spezies) - Teil 1: Verfahren mit Baird-Parker-Agar-
de Baird-Parker - Amendement 1 (ISO 6888- Medium - Änderung 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 6888-1:2021; it was approved by CEN on 16 September 2023.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34
"Food products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 463 “Microbiology of the food
chain” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 6888-1:2021 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2024, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023
without any modification.
INTERNA
...