11‑11 Microbiological limits—taking, tes11‑11 Microbiological limits—taking, testing and analysing samples

11‑11 Microbiological limits—taking, testing and analysing samples

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 410(2)(a) of the Act and subject to subsection (3) of this section, the following methods of taking, testing and analysing samples of fish or fish products and their ingredients to verify compliance with microbiological limits in the Food Standards Code are prescribed: (a) the method specified in Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1766:1998, Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Food, published jointly by, or on behalf of, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, as in force at the commencement of this instrument; (b) an equivalent method of examination in accordance with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4659:1999, Guide to Determining the Equivalence of Food Microbiology Test Methods, published jointly by, or on behalf of, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, as in force at the commencement of this instrument. (2) The method must also comply with any additional requirements of the Food Standards Code. (3) If: (a) importing country requirements relating to the fish or fish products provide for a method of taking, testing and analysing samples of the fish or fish products or their ingredients to verify compliance with microbiological limits that is different from the method referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (b); and (b) an approved arrangement for operations to prepare the fish or fish products for export provides for the different method; and (c) the approved arrangement provides for a system of controls to be used to ensure compliance with the different method; then the different method is prescribed.