ISO 16140-1

Description / Abstract: This part of ISO 16140 defines general terms and definitions relating to method validation of microbiology in the food chain.

This part of ISO 16140 is applicable to the validation of methods for the analysis (detection or quantification) of microorganisms in

— products intended for human consumption,

— products intended for animal feeding,

— environmental samples in the area of food and feed production, handling, and

— samples from the primary production stage.