Committee on Microbiology and Extraneous Materials: Cosmetic Microbiology: Drug- and Device-Related Microbiology: Microbiological Efficacy Testing of Disinfectants: Food Microbiology—Nondairy

Committee on microbiology and extraneous materials.

The Committee was very busy this past year as evidenced by the number of recommendations submitted by the General Referees. Currently a total of 33 studies including method modifications are in process. Seven methods were submitted and approved for First Action status with over 10 collaborative studies being completed this year. The committee is in process of publishing guidelines for validatio...

Molecular Testing in Microbiology

There are significant challenges associated with qualitative and quantitative nucleic acid tests performed in diagnostic laboratories. The development of internationally available certified reference materials which can be traced to reference measurements will contribute to a better understanding of the performance characteristics of nucleic acid tests and enhance reliability and comparability ...

Testing Methods in Food Microbiology

Food Microbiology

Food and Industrial Microbiology