Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Scheme design and purpose
5 Technical requirements and guidance for sample design
  and content
6 Sample verification by the provider
7 Sample handling
8 Performance evaluations
Annex A (informative) - Example of details to be included
        in a PT scheme plan
Annex B (informative) - Methods of testing for variation
        between portions of test materials
Annex C (informative) - A practical method to assess
        long-term performance of participants in PT
        schemes using enumeration methods
Annex D (informative) - Example of a safety data sheet
Bibliography

Abstract

Provides requirements and guidance for the organization of proficiency testing schemes for microbiological examinations of: a) food and beverages; b) animal feeding stuffs; c) food production environments and food handling; and d) primary production stages.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 34