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22.01.2021 - Foods
DecisionoftheAFFLworkinggroupon"Examinationofself-monitoringsystemsaccordingtoRegulation(EU)No.2073/2005regardingListeria,handlingofchallengetests"
For many food producers who manufacture ready-to-eat foods that can promote the growth of listeria, it is important to demonstrate that their products do not exceed the limit of 100 CFU/g by the end of the shelf life. If the establishments cannot provide this proof, the stricter food safety criteria at the manufacturer level of "not detectable" in 5x25g product apply. If the chemical-physical data or the shelf life of <5 days do not provide a clear statement on growth potential, challenge or stress tests with Listeria monocytogenes play an important role in this question.
To this end, the working group "Meat and Poultry Meat Hygiene and Specialist Questions of Foods of Animal Origin (AFFL)" has designed a decision tree for ready-to-eat foods to classify them into criteria 1.2 and 1.3 according to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
You can find a decision tree according to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 in the document at the following link: www.verbrauchergesundheit.gv.at
In our Tentamus laboratories, we regularly conduct challenge tests. We provide you with fast and reliable results.
For questions, our customer advisors are happy to assist you.
Further information:
- Why are stress or challenge tests with Listeria monocytogenes necessary?
- Stress or challenge tests with Listeria monocytogenes in foods
- What should be considered when conducting stress or challenge tests with Listeria monocytogenes
Sources:
- Circular L834-2020, Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e.V