EN 13783:2001

Name: EN 13783:2001
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Foodstuffs - Detection of irradiated food using Direct Epifluorescent Filter Technique/Aerobic Plate Count (DEFT/APC) - Screening method

Publication date: Oct 23, 2003

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Originator: CEN

Owner: CEN/TC 275 Food analysis - Horizontal methods

Type: European Norm

ICS: 07.100.30 Food microbiology

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This European Standard specifies a microbiological screening method for the detection of irradiation treatment of herbs and spices, using the combined direct epifluorescent filter technique (DEFT) and aerobic plate count (APC). The DEFT/APC technique is not radiation specific, therefore, it is recommended to confirm positive results using a standardised method (e.g. EN 1788, prEN 13751) to specifically prove an irradiation treatment of the suspected food.
The method has been successfully tested in interlaboratory tests with herbs and spices [1] to [5].

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