BAS EN 13783:2005
Foodstuffs - Detection of irradiated food using Direct Epifluorescent Filter Technique/Aerobic Plate Count DEFT/APC) - Screening methods
General Information
Status: Published
No. of pages: 15
Language: English
Edition: 1.
Adoption method: Endorsment
Publication date: 24.07.2005
Technical committee:
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Abstract
This European Standard specifies a microbiological screening method for the detection of irradiation treatment of herbs and spices, using the combined direct epifluorescent filter technique (DEFT) and aerobic plate count (APC). The DEFT/APC technique is not radiation specific, therefore, it is recommended to confirm positive results using a standardised method (e.g. EN 1788, prEN 13751) to specifically prove an irradiation treatment of the suspected food.
The method has been successfully tested in interlaboratory tests with herbs and spices [1] to [5].
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Original document and degree of correspondence
- EN 13783:2001, identical