DIN EN ISO 6887-4:2017-07

This standard specifies rules for the preparation of samples and dilutions for the microbiological examination of specific food products not covered in other parts of ISO 6887, which deal with more general categories. This document covers a wide range of miscellaneous products, but does not include new products brought on to the market after publication. The standard is to be used in conjunction with ISO 6887-1. This part of ISO 6887 excludes preparation of samples for both enumeration and detection test methods when preparation details are specified in the relevant International Standards. The document applies, among others, to the following products: acidic products (low pH), hard and dry products, dry products, flour, whole cereal grains, cereal by-products, animal feed, gelatine, spreadable fats, fresh fruit and vegetables, beverages and alternative protein products. The responsible committee for this standard is NA 057-01-06 AA "Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette" ("Microbiology of the food chain") at DIN Standards Committee Food and Agricultural Products (NAL).