Citation
(2003), "New microbiological methods manual from CCFRA", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 33 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2003.01733dab.010
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
New microbiological methods manual from CCFRA
New microbiological methods manual from CCFRA
A new edition of CCFRA's manual of microbiological methods for the food and drink industry (CCFRA Guideline No. 43), used widely by food industry microbiology laboratories, is now available. This, the fourth edition, contains 12 new methods while many of the existing 46 methods have been updated to take account of recent developments and feedback from their practical use. The manual as a whole has also been restructured to separate the general from more specialised methods.
The methods themselves, which cover the detection, confirmation and enumeration of a range of established and emerging pathogens and spoilage organisms, are fully consistent with CLAS (Campden Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) and will also be of use to companies seeking UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation. Flow diagrams provide an at-a-glance overview of each method, which is presented in a standard format which specifies the scope, principle, media and reagents, apparatus and procedure, and results interpretation. References point to valuable additional information such as validation studies and British Standards.
Further information can be obtained from: Mrs Sue Hocking, CCFRA, Tel: +44(0)1386 842225; E-mail: pubs@campden.co.uk