DIN EN ISO 6498:2012-09

This International Standard specifies guidelines for the preparation of test samples from laboratory samples of animal feeding stuffs, including pet foods. The guideline mostly derives from those developed by AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials). The guideline is overruled by special instructions and regulations for sample preparation demanded by specific analysis methods. Such analysis methods are developed by ISO and CEN. This International Standard does not include special guidelines for sample preparation for microbiological analysis of microorganisms like yeasts, bacteria and moulds. Nonetheless, for microorganisms which are used as feed additives (probiotics), some important aspects of sample preparation are addressed. This document (EN ISO 6498:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 327 "Animal feeding stuffs - Methods of sampling and analysis", the secretariat of which is held by NEN (Netherlands) in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC 34 "Food products" (secretariat: AFNOR, France). Due to the resolution by CEN/TC 327, the preparation was performed in a parallel voting procedure under the leadership of CEN/TC 327. The collaboration of DIN at the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) for the field of responsibility of CEN/TC 327 "Animal feeding stuffs - Methods of sampling and analysis" (secretariat: NEN, Netherlands) is carried out by the national mirror committee, Working Committee NA 057-03-03 AA "Futtermittel" ("Animal feeding stuffs") of the Food and Agricultural Products Standards Committee (NAL).