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SamplesAOAC 983.19 Coliforms in Ice Cream ProductsAOAC 986.33 Staphylococcus aureus Count in SandwichesAOAC 990.12 Coagulase-Positive Staphylococci in FoodAOAC 990.12 Lactic Acid Bacteria in Fermented FoodsAOAC 991.14 Bacillus cereus Detection in Cooked RiceAOAC 991.14 Salmonella Detection Using ELISA MethodAOAC 991.15 Detection of Bacillus cereus in FoodsAOAC 996.08 Listeria monocytogenes Screening in Ready-to-Eat FoodsAOAC 996.08 Salmonella Detection in Dried FoodsAOAC 998.08 Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in FoodsAOAC 998.08 Yeast and Mold Count in Fruit JuicesASTM D4783 Rapid Enumeration of Aerobic Microorganisms in Food PackagingASTM E1428 Evaluation of Antifungal Properties on Food Contact SurfacesASTM E2617 Detection of Mycotoxins-Producing Fungi by PCRASTM E2754 Standard Guide for Sampling of Microbial Contamination on SurfacesASTM E2876 Determination of Bacterial Endotoxins in Water Used in Food ProcessingASTM E2881 Rapid Detection of Pathogens in Food Using BiosensorEN 13697 Quantitative Surface Testing for Microbial ReductionEN 13704 Sporocidal Activity Testing of Disinfectants in Food AreasEN 1650 Quantitative Suspension Test for the Evaluation of Fungicidal ActivityEN ISO 10272-1 Detection of Campylobacter in Raw ChickenEN ISO 10272-2 Enumeration of Campylobacter in MeatEN ISO 11290-1 Detection of Listeria in Vacuum-Packaged FishEN ISO 11290-2 Enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes in Soft CheeseEN ISO 11731 Detection of Legionella in Cooling Tower WaterEN ISO 11731 Legionella Detection in Hot Water SystemsEN ISO 11731-2 Legionella Detection in Low Nutrient EnvironmentsEN ISO 13720 Pseudomonas spp. in Refrigerated ProductsEN ISO 13720 Spoilage Bacteria Testing in Vacuum-Packaged MeatEN ISO 14189 Enumeration of Sulfite-Reducing Bacteria in FoodEN ISO 14189 Sulfite-Reducing Anaerobes in Food Water SystemsEN ISO 15213 Enumeration of Anaerobic Bacteria in Canned FoodsEN ISO 15216-1 Detection of Norovirus and HAV in ShellfishEN ISO 15216-2 Quantitative Detection of Norovirus in BerriesEN ISO 16212 Detection of Fungi in Plant-Based FoodEN ISO 16266 Detection of Pseudomonas in Drinking WaterEN ISO 16649 Enumeration of Beta-Glucuronidase-Positive E. coliEN ISO 16649-1 Enumeration of Beta-Glucuronidase-Positive E. coliEN ISO 16654 Detection of E. coli O157 in Leafy GreensEN ISO 17410 Counting of Psychrotrophs in Refrigerated Ready MealsEN ISO 17604 Swab Sampling Techniques in Meat IndustryEN ISO 17604-2 Sampling for Bacterial Analysis in PoultryEN ISO 18465 Detection of Human Norovirus in OystersEN ISO 18465 Norovirus Detection in Frozen ShellfishEN ISO 19036 Statistical Uncertainty in Microbiological ResultsEN ISO 21149 Microbial Limits in Cosmetic Food-Based IngredientsEN ISO 21527-1 Enumeration of Yeast in Acidified Canned ProductsEN ISO 21527-2 Enumeration of Yeasts and Moulds in Acidic FoodEN ISO 21528-1 Total Enterobacteriaceae Count in SpicesEN ISO 21528-2 Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae in ConfectioneryEN ISO 21528-2 Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae in FoodEN ISO 22117 Quality Assurance for Microbiological Testing LabsEN ISO 22118 Quantification of Listeria monocytogenes in FoodEN ISO 22964 Detection of Cronobacter in Dairy-Based DessertsEN ISO 22964 Detection of Enterobacteriaceae in Powdered MilkEN ISO 29201 Quantification of Virus Particles in Food WastewaterEN ISO 4832 Coliform Count in Processed FoodEN ISO 6222 Enumeration of Aerobic Bacteria in Bottled WaterEN ISO 6579 Detection of Salmonella spp. in SpicesEN ISO 6579-3 Salmonella Serotyping MethodsEN ISO 6887 Preparation of Test Samples and Dilutions for Microbiological TestingEN ISO 6887-1 Preparation of Test Samples from Raw Food MaterialsEN ISO 6887-3 Sample Preparation for Fishery ProductsEN ISO 6887-4 Preparation of Test Samples from Frozen ProductsEN ISO 6887-5 Preparation of Samples from Prepared MealsEN ISO 6887-6 Sample Prep for Dry Foods and PowdersEN ISO 6888-2 Enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus in Egg ProductsEN ISO 6888-3 Detection of Staphylococcus in Ready-to-Eat MealsEN ISO 6888-3 Enumeration of Coagulase-Positive StaphylococciEN ISO 7218 Guidelines for Expression of Results in CFUEN ISO 7218 Guidelines for Plate Count Method in Microbiological LabsEN ISO 7218 Procedures for Colony Counting in MicrobiologyEN ISO 7932 Enumeration of Bacillus cereus in Dehydrated FoodsEN ISO 7937 Enumeration of Clostridium perfringens in GravyEN ISO 8199 General Requirements for Microbiological Methods in WaterEN ISO 8199 Method Validation for Microbiological Water TestingEN ISO 9308-1 Detection of E. coli in Treated WastewaterEN ISO 9308-2 Membrane Filtration for Coliform Bacteria in BeveragesISO 10272-1 Campylobacter Detection in PoultryISO 11290-1 Detection and Enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes in FoodsISO 11290-1 Listeria monocytogenes Detection in Dairy ProductsISO 11290-2 Listeria Count in Cold-Stored FoodsISO 11731 Legionella Detection in Bottled WaterISO 13136 VTEC Detection in Dairy ProductsISO 13720 Pseudomonas spp. Enumeration in Chilled FoodsISO 14189 Enumeration of Sulfite-Reducing Bacteria in WaterISO 15213 Anaerobic Bacteria Testing in Canned FoodISO 15213 Enumeration of Sulfite-Reducing BacteriaISO 15214 Lactic Acid Bacteria Enumeration in Fermented FoodISO 15216-1 Hepatitis A Virus Detection in Frozen BerriesISO 15216-2 Norovirus Detection in Processed VegetablesISO 16211 Anaerobic Sulfite-Reducing Bacteria TestingISO 16212 Fungi Testing in Cosmetic Food IngredientsISO 16266 Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Bottled WaterISO 16649-2 E. coli Enumeration in Raw MeatISO 16649-2 Enumeration of Escherichia coli by Colony-count TechniqueISO 16649-3 Beta-Glucuronidase E. coli DetectionISO 16654 E. coli O157 Detection in Ground BeefISO 17410 Detection of Psychrotrophic Microorganisms in Meat ProductsISO 17410 Psychrotrophic Microorganism Testing in Chilled FoodsISO 17604 Carcass Surface Microbial Sampling in SlaughterhousesISO 17604 Microbiological Swabbing of Animal CarcassesISO 17994 Comparative Testing for Microbiological Water AnalysisISO 18465 Norovirus Testing in ShellfishISO 18593 Surface Swab Microbiological Analysis in Food FacilitiesISO 19036 Uncertainty Estimation in Microbiological CountsISO 21149 Microbiological Examination in Cosmetic Raw Food MaterialsISO 21527-1 Enumeration of Yeasts and Molds in Dried Food ProductsISO 21527-1 Yeast and Mould Count in Low Water Activity FoodsISO 21528-2 Enterobacteriaceae Detection in Food ProductsISO 22964 Cronobacter spp. Testing in Infant FormulaISO 29201 Enteric Virus Quantification in WastewaterISO 4833 Total Viable Count Testing in Food SamplesISO 4833-1 Aerobic Plate Count in Food ProductsISO 6222 Heterotrophic Plate Count in WaterISO 6579 Detection of Salmonella spp. in Food SamplesISO 6579-1 Salmonella spp. Testing in Ready-to-Eat FoodsISO 6887-1 Sample Preparation for Microbiological Examination of FoodISO 6887-2 Microbiological Sample Prep for Dairy ProductsISO 6888-1 Enumeration of Coagulase-Positive Staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus)ISO 6888-1 Staphylococcus aureus Enumeration in Bakery ProductsISO 6888-2 Staphylococcus aureus in Processed MeatISO 7218 General Requirements for Microbiological ExaminationsISO 7218 Microbiological Counting Methods in Food TestingISO 7218 Standardized Colony Count TechniquesISO 7251 Coliform Bacteria Detection in Drinking WaterISO 7932 Bacillus cereus Enumeration in CerealsISO 7937 Clostridium perfringens Testing in Cooked MeatsISO 7937 Detection and Enumeration of Clostridium perfringens in FoodsISO 8199 Microbiological Analysis of Water QualityISO 9308-1 Coliform and E. coli in Treated Water

Comprehensive Guide to ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring Laboratory Testing Service Provided by Eurolab

ISO 19020 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for food processing surface hygiene monitoring testing. This standard is developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in collaboration with other standard development organizations (SDOs). The standard is designed to ensure that food processing surfaces are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained to prevent contamination of food products.

Relevant Standards

The following standards are relevant to ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing:

  • ISO 22000:2018 - Food safety management systems

  • ISO 22005:2007 - Traceability in the feed and food chain

  • EN ISO 11133:2014 - Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs

  • TSE (Turkish Standards Institution) EN ISO 11133:2014

  • ASTM E2855-14 - Standard Practice for Sampling Food Contact Surfaces for Microbiological Analysis

    • Legal and Regulatory Framework

    The legal and regulatory framework surrounding ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing includes:

  • EU Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs

  • EU Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and free movement of such data

  • National laws and regulations, such as the US FDAs Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations

    • International and National Standards

    The following international and national standards apply to ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing:

  • International: ISO 22000:2018, ISO 22005:2007

  • European Union: EN ISO 11133:2014

  • Turkey: TSE (Turkish Standards Institution) EN ISO 11133:2014

    • Standard Development Organizations

    The following SDOs are involved in the development and maintenance of standards related to ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing:

  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

  • European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

  • Turkish Standards Institution (TSE)

    • Evolution and Update of Standards

    Standards evolve over time as new research, technologies, and regulations emerge. The standard development process involves a thorough review and update cycle to ensure that standards remain relevant and effective.

    Standard Numbers and Scope

    The following standard numbers and scope are relevant to ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing:

  • ISO 22000:2018 - Food safety management systems (scope includes food processing surface hygiene monitoring)

  • EN ISO 11133:2014 - Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs (scope includes food contact surfaces)

    • Standard Compliance Requirements

    Compliance with standards is a requirement for various industries, including:

  • Food processing

  • Beverage manufacturing

  • Pharmaceutical industry

    • Failure to comply with standards can result in product recalls, fines, and reputational damage.

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    Why this Test is Needed and Required

    ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing is essential for ensuring that food processing surfaces are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained. This test detects microorganisms, including pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi, on food contact surfaces.

    Business and Technical Reasons for Conducting the Test

    Conducting ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing provides several business and technical benefits:

  • Ensures compliance with regulations and standards

  • Protects consumer health and safety

  • Maintains product quality and reliability

  • Supports brand reputation and trust

    • Consequences of Not Performing this Test

    Failure to conduct ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing can result in:

  • Product recalls

  • Fines and penalties

  • Reputational damage

  • Loss of consumer confidence and market share

    • Industries and Sectors that Require this Testing

    The following industries and sectors require ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing:

  • Food processing

  • Beverage manufacturing

  • Pharmaceutical industry

  • Cosmetics and personal care products

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    Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation of the Test

    ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing involves the following steps:

    1. Sampling: Collect surface samples using a sterile swab or sponge.

    2. Pre-treatment: Inoculate the sample onto selective agar plates.

    3. Incubation: Incubate the agar plates at optimal temperatures (30-37C) for 24-48 hours.

    4. Microbial analysis: Use microbiological techniques, such as plate counting, to identify and enumerate microorganisms.

    Testing Equipment and Instruments

    The following equipment and instruments are used for ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing:

  • Sterile swabs or sponges

  • Selective agar plates (e.g., TSA, BAP)

  • Incubators

  • Microbiological analyzers

    • Microbial Analysis Techniques

    The following microbial analysis techniques are used for ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing:

  • Plate counting

  • Colony-forming units (CFU) enumeration

  • Biochemical tests (e.g., API, ID)

  • Molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR)

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    Additional Requirements and Considerations

    ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing requires additional requirements and considerations, including:

  • Sampling protocols and procedures

  • Laboratory quality control and assurance (QC/QA) measures

  • Training of personnel conducting the test

  • Record-keeping and documentation

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    Conclusion

    In conclusion, ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing is an essential requirement for ensuring that food processing surfaces are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained. Compliance with standards is crucial for maintaining product quality and reliability, protecting consumer health and safety, and supporting brand reputation and trust.

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    Recommendations for Laboratories

    Laboratories conducting ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing should:

  • Follow standard protocols and procedures

  • Maintain laboratory QC/QA measures

  • Train personnel in microbiological techniques and analysis

  • Record-keep and document all results

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    Recommendations for Industry and Regulatory Bodies

    Industry and regulatory bodies should:

  • Encourage compliance with standards and regulations

  • Provide training and support for laboratories conducting ISO 19020 Food Processing Surface Hygiene Monitoring testing

  • Regularly review and update standards to reflect emerging technologies and research

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