ISO 6579-1 for Salmonella Detection in the Food Chain

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the new EN ISO 6579-1 standard in 2017, which specifies a horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp. in the food production chain.

Like the preceding ISO 6579:2002+Amd 1:2007, the latest ISO 6579-1:2017 covers the testing of products intended for human consumption, animal feeding and environmental samples in food production and handling.

In addition, EN ISO 6579-1:2017 now includes testing of milk and milk products as well as samples from the primary production stage, such as animal feces, dust and boot socks.

EN ISO 6579-1 at a Glance

• Part one (detection) of three-part EN ISO 6579 replaces EN ISO 6579:2004+Amd 1:2007
• EN ISO 6785:2007 (dairy products) method details now incorporated
• Samples from primary production stage added to scope
• Incubation temperature range for non-selective media extended to 34° – 38 °C
• Choice of RVS or MSRV agar for selective enrichment of food, animal feed and environmental samples
• Directions for choice of second isolation medium in addition to XLD agar
• Only one suspect colony needed for confirmation (if negative, 4 more to be tested)
• Optional: biochemical confirmation on well-isolated colony direct from selective plate
• β-galactosidase and indole tests now optional, Voges-Proskauer reaction omitted
• Detection of Salmonella Typhi and S. Paratyphi described
• Performance testing for the culture media in-depth

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Our GranuCult™ granulated media, Readybag^® pre-weighed granulated media in ready-to-use bags, ReadyPlate™ & ReadyTube™ ready-to-use media are all compliant with EN ISO 11133:2014. All information regarding compliance with additional reference standards are displayed on the product label and in the product’s technical information available on our website.

Compliance to EN ISO 6579-1

We have implemented all the requirements described in EN ISO 6579-1. The following culture media and accessories described in ISO 6579-1 are available: