European food microbiology legislation scheme: sample schedule
Updated 10 March 2022
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European microbiology legislation scheme
Regulation (EC) 2073/2005 Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs associated with Regulation (EC) 852/2004 and subsequent amendments.
Food microbiology examinations
Sample schedule for 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
| Distribution number | Sample numbers | Dispatch date | Date results due by | Food category | Examinations and enumerations required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL59 | EFL175 EFL176 EFL177 |
4 Jul 2022 | 5 Aug 2022 | Meat | According to the Food Safety or Process Hygiene Criteria |
| EFL60 | EFL178 EFL179 EFL180 |
7 Nov 2022 | 9 Dec 2022 | Dairy | According to the Food Safety or Process Hygiene Criteria |
| EFL61 | EFL181 EFL182 EFL183 |
30 Jan 2023 | 3 Mar 2023 | Ready to eat product | According to the Food Safety or Process Hygiene Criteria |
| EFL62 | EFL184 EFL185 EFL186 |
13 Mar 2023 | 14 Apr 2023 | Miscellaneous | According to the Food Safety or Process Hygiene Criteria |