It is widely used in the food industry to verify hygiene and sanitation processes (HACCP and GMP).
The standard offers several benefits to stakeholders, including: It is widely used in the food industry
| Surface Type | Example | Recommended Method (ISO 18593) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Flat & Smooth | Conveyor belt, tabletop | Contact Plate (Method A) | | Dry & Rough | Wooden pallet, rubber mat | Swab (Method B) | | Hard-to-reach | Pipe interior, valve seal | Swab (Method B) | | Food contact glove | Latex glove of operator | Contact Plate | | Large area (>100cm²) | Entire slicer blade | Template + Swab (Method B) | It is widely used in the food industry
The standard, titled "Microbiology of the food chain — Horizontal methods for surface sampling," provides standardized procedures for detecting and counting microorganisms on surfaces within food industry environments. It is widely used in the food industry