60.60 Standard published Apr 15, 2006
CEN
CEN/TC 463 Microbiology of the food chain
European Norm
07.100.30 Food microbiology
Published
ISO 20837:2006 provides criteria and examples for sample preparation in order to obtain PCR-compatible samples or nucleic acids of suitable quality and quantity for PCR.
It provides a description of the general principles involved. References to standards concerning the enrichment of microorganisms are given in Annex A, and a detailed method for DNA extraction is given in Annex B.
ISO 20837:2006 has been established for food matrices, but could also be applied to feed and agricultural/environmental matrices with some adaptations, if necessary.
PUBLISHED
EN ISO 20837:2006
60.60
Standard published
Apr 15, 2006