This standard is a "horizontal method," meaning it applies across the entire food chain—from raw material processing to final packaging—rather than being restricted to one specific product.
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ISO 18593:2018, "Microbiology of the food chain — Horizontal methods for surface sampling," defines standard techniques for detecting and enumerating culturable microorganisms on food-contact surfaces. It provides guidelines for using contact plates, swabs, sponges, and cloths to assess contamination, aimed at enhancing hygiene control in food industries. The full standard is available for purchase in PDF format at the ISO Store . The full standard is available for purchase in
ISO 18593:2018 establishes horizontal methods for sampling surfaces in food production environments to detect and enumerate culturable microorganisms, replacing the 2004 version with updated sampling strategies. The standard covers techniques such as contact plates, swabs, and sponges, while recommending specific neutralizers to improve accuracy. The full standard is available for purchase through the ISO Official Store . AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more ISO 18593:2018(en), Microbiology of the food chain The full standard is available for purchase through
It is easy to confuse ISO 18593 with other microbiology standards. Here is a critical distinction:
