Microbiological analysis
Specialized food microbiological analysis is the basic tool to assess the quality of food products. The main purpose of analysis is to supervise the safety of food production and public health protection.
Microbiological risk factors in food products are a source of diseases and human food poisoning. For this reason general rules and requirements for raw materials, semi-finished products and products have been established. These requirements are included in the acts of food law.
What are the characteristics of microbiological food analysis?
The aim of regular analysis in the field of food microbiology is to prevent the occurrence of microorganisms that significantly reduce the quality and health properties of food. Supervision is performed at every stage of the production chain - from raw materials to the final product. Not only the food itself is analyzed for the presence of pathogens hazardous to health, but also the manufacturing processes used and the environment for its storage. The researchers are interested in both, the current level of microbiological risk and its development over a longer period of time.
How are microbiological analysis of food carried out at WESSLING Polska?
In our laboratory we perform microbiological food analysis using accredited methods according to the guidelines contained in:
Rozporządzenie Komisji (WE) nr 2073/2005 w sprawie kryteriów mikrobiologicznych dotyczących środków spożywczych
The above regulation defines the criteria of food safety and process hygiene for meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, egg products, fishery products, vegetables, fruit and derived products, as well as the rules for sampling and preparation of samples for analysis, scope of analysis, reference methods and limit values.
Our laboratory is an accredited unit, the competence of which in the field of analysis has been confirmed by a certificate of the Polish Accreditation Center. WESSLING Polska besides the accreditation also has the approval of Chief Veterinary Inspection, which qualifies our laboratory to perform official tests of animal origin food.
OUR OFFER
We offer entities interested in carrying out analysis of food products:
- Accredited microbiological food analysis, among others: Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, coliform bacteria, Escherichia coli, total microbial count, mold and yeast count
- Report with analysis results
Please contact us if you have any questions or you want to submit an inquiry.
Microbiological analysis: the services of WESSLING in detail
Microbiological analysis: the services of WESSLING in detail
Production hygiene
Production hygiene
Food manufacturers must comply with the production hygiene regulations and regularly supervise the hygienic and sanitary conditions in their production facility to ensure the high quality of their food products.
We test environmental samples from the food production and circulation area, including samples taken from production surfaces, e.g. from machine parts, tools, work tables and production lines. For this purpose we use the swab method - using a swab or sponge, and the contact plate method - using a Food Stamp. We also take swabs from the hands of employees and from workwear, as well as we perform tests of swabs / cuts from carcasses of slaughter animals.
We also test the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection of work areas as Fwell as air purity in the production area. All this to ensure a correct production process in terms of maintaining the appropriate hygienic conditions. And thus will give you a guarantee that your products will have the highest quality and meet the requirements of even the most demanding consumers, which is an important condition to maintain their trust.
Proper sampling, sample protection and transport to the laboratory are factors that determine the accuracy of the test results, therefore our services also include these activities.
Microbiological food analysis and hygiene of the production process is performed by us in relation to the requirements specified in Rozporządzenie Komisji (WE) NR 2073/2005 z dnia 15 listopada 2005 r. w sprawie kryteriów mikrobiologicznych dotyczących środków spożywczych (z późniejszymi zmianami).
OUR OFFER
- Accredited samples analysis by swab method for microbiological parameters such as: total number of microorganisms, Enterobacteriacea, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and coagulase positive staphylococci
- Accredited samples analysis by Food Stamp method to determine the total number of microorganisms and Enterobacteriaceae
- Report with analysis results
Please contact us if you have any questions or you want to submit an inquiry.
