SIST EN ISO 23036-1:2021

Microbiology of the food chain - Methods for the detection of Anisakidae L3 larvae in fish and fishery products - Part 1: UV-press method (ISO 23036-1:2021)

This document specifies a method for the detection of Anisakidae L3 larvae commonly found in marine and anadromous fishes. The method is applicable to fresh fish and/or frozen fish, as well as lightly processed fish products, such as marinated, salted or cold smoked.
This method is applicable to quantifying parasitic infections by estimating the number of parasites in the fish musculature.
This method does not apply to determining the species or genotype of detected parasites. Final identification is made by morphological and/or molecular methods.

Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Verfahren zum Nachweis von Anisakidae L3-Larven in Fisch und Fischereierzeugnissen - Teil 1: UV-Pressverfahren (ISO 23036-1:2021)

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren für den Nachweis von L3 Anisakidaelarven, die häufig in marinen und anadromen Fischen vorkommen, fest. Das Verfahren ist anwendbar bei frischem und/oder gefrorenem Fisch sowie bei leicht verarbeiteten Fischprodukten, wie etwa marinierten, gesalzenen oder kalt geräucherten Fischprodukten.
Dieses Verfahren ist anwendbar für die Quantifizierung parasitärer Infektionen durch Schätzung der Anzahl der in der Fischmuskulatur vorhandenen Parasiten.
Dieses Verfahren ist nicht für die Bestimmung der Art oder des Genotyps der nachgewiesenen Parasiten anwendbar. Eine endgültige Identifizierung erfolgt mittels morphologischer und/oder molekularer Verfahren.

Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthodes de recherche des larves L3 d’Anisakidae dans le poisson et les produits de la pêche - Partie 1: Méthode presse/UV (ISO 23036-1:2021)

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détection des larves L3 d’Anisakidae qui se trouvent fréquemment dans les poissons marins et anadromes. La méthode s’applique aux poissons frais et/ou surgelés, ainsi qu’aux produits à base de poisson légèrement transformés, c’est-à-dire marinés, salés ou fumés à froid.
Cette méthode s’applique à la quantification des infestations parasitaires en estimant le nombre de parasites dans les tissus musculaires des poissons.
Cette méthode ne s’applique pas à la détermination des espèces ou du génotype des parasites détectés. Des méthodes morphologiques et/ou moléculaires permettent une identification définitive.

Mikrobiologija v prehranski verigi - Metode ugotavljanja prisotnosti ličink Anisakidae L3 v ribah in ribjih proizvodih – 1. del: Metoda UV-kompresije (ISO 23036-1:2021)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 04-Feb-2019
• Publication Date: 29-Jun-2021
• ICS: 07.100.30 - Food microbiology
• ICS: 67.120.30 - Fish and fishery products
• Technical Committee: KŽP - Agricultural food products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-Jun-2021
• Due Date: 19-Aug-2021
• Completion Date: 30-Jun-2021
• Directive: 2017/625 - Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products
• Directive: 882/2004 - Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 onofficial controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules
• Ref Project: EN ISO 23036-1:2021 - Microbiology of the food chain - Methods for the detection of Anisakidae L3 larvae in fish and fishery products - Part 1: UV-press method (ISO 23036-1:2021)

Overview

EN ISO 23036-1:2021 - Microbiology of the food chain - Part 1: UV-press method - specifies a standardized laboratory procedure for the detection and quantification of Anisakidae L3 larvae in fish and fishery products. The method is applicable to fresh or frozen whole fish and fillets, and to lightly processed products (marinated, salted, cold-smoked). It estimates parasite burden in the fish musculature but does not determine species or genotype (final identification requires morphological and/or molecular methods).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Detection of third‑stage (L3) Anisakidae larvae (e.g., Anisakis, Contracaecum, Pseudoterranova) in marine and anadromous fish.
• Principle: Larvae fluoresce under UV light after the sample is pressed thin and frozen; fluorescence is due to lipofuscin pigments.
• Sample preparation: Fillets or fish sides are placed in clear plastic bags, pressed to a thin layer (approximately 1–2 mm), frozen, then thawed for inspection.
• Inspection: Visual screening under a 366 nm UV light reveals brightly fluorescent larvae as spots; infected areas are recorded to estimate parasite numbers in musculature.
• Applicability to large fish: Large fillets (e.g., salmon, cod, halibut) can be cut into smaller pieces and processed separately.
• Limitations: The method does not identify species/genotype - it is a detection/quantification technique. There are no internal quality controls embedded in the method; laboratories should follow general microbiology QA (see ISO 7218).
• Validation: The UV‑press and artificial digestion methods have been validated and evaluated in collaborative studies (performance characteristics are provided in the standard).

Applications and users

Practical uses and stakeholders:

• Seafood processors and processors’ quality control teams for routine screening of raw materials
• Food safety laboratories and accredited testing facilities performing parasite surveillance
• Regulatory agencies and inspection services enforcing public health controls for fishery products
• Research groups studying fish parasitology, prevalence and distribution of Anisakidae
• Importers/exporters and supply‑chain auditors requiring standardized detection methods

Benefits include consistent detection of Anisakidae larvae, support for food safety decision-making, and quantification of infection levels for risk assessment and batch acceptance.

Related standards

• ISO 7218 - General requirements and guidance for microbiological examinations (quality/QA)
• EN ISO 23036 series - other parts (e.g., artificial digestion methods) that complement the UV‑press approach

Keywords: ISO 23036-1:2021, EN ISO 23036-1, UV-press method, Anisakidae L3 detection, fish parasite screening, seafood safety, anisakidosis prevention.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2021
Mikrobiologija v prehranski verigi - Metode ugotavljanja prisotnosti ličink
Anisakidae L3 v ribah in ribjih proizvodih – 1. del: Metoda UV-kompresije (ISO
23036-1:2021)
Microbiology of the food chain - Methods for the detection of Anisakidae L3 larvae in fish
and fishery products - Part 1: UV-press method (ISO 23036-1:2021)
Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Verfahren zum Nachweis von Anisakidae L3-
Larven in Fisch und Fischereierzeugnissen - Teil 1: UV-Pressverfahren (ISO 23036-
1:2021)
Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthodes de recherche des larves L3
d’Anisakidae dans le poisson et les produits de la pêche - Partie 1: Méthode presse/UV
(ISO 23036-1:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 23036-1:2021
ICS:
07.100.30 Mikrobiologija živil Food microbiology
67.120.30 Ribe in ribji proizvodi Fish and fishery products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 23036-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 07.100.30
English Version
Microbiology of the food chain - Methods for the detection
of Anisakidae L3 larvae in fish and fishery products - Part
1: UV-press method (ISO 23036-1:2021)
Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthodes de Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Verfahren zum
recherche des larves L3 d'Anisakidae dans le poisson et Nachweis von Anisakidae L3-Larven in Fisch und
les produits de la pêche - Partie 1: Méthode presse/UV Fischereierzeugnissen - Teil 1: UV-Pressverfahren (ISO
(ISO 23036-1:2021) 23036-1:2021)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
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The text of ISO 23036-1:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 23036-1:2021 without any
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23036-1
First edition
2021-04
Microbiology of the food chain —
Methods for the detection of
Anisakidae L3 larvae in fish and
fishery products —
Part 1:
UV-press method
Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire — Méthodes de recherche des
larves L3 d’Anisakidae dans le poisson et les produits de la pêche —
Partie 1: Méthode presse/UV
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ISO 23036-1:2021(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Equipment and consumables . 2
6 Sampling . 2
7 Procedure. 2
7.1 Weighing the sample . 2
7.2 Preparation of the sample . 3
7.3 Pressing . 3
7.4 Freezing . 3
7.5 Thawing . 3
7.6 Visual inspection . 3
8 Expression of the results . 4
9 Performance characteristics of the method . 4
10 Test report . 4
11 Quality assurance . 4
Annex A (informative) Sample collection . 5
Annex B (informative) Findings after UV-press method . 6
Annex C (informative) Example of a laboratory worksheet for recording data when testing
fish fillets with the UV-press method . 8
Bibliography . 9
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ISO 23036-1:2021(E)
Introduction
Nematodes of the Anisakidae family have a complex life cycle involving a high number of hosts. Adult
stages of Anisakidae reside in the stomach of marine mammals, where they are embedded in the mucosa.
Unembryonated eggs produced by adult females are released with the faeces of marine mammals and
become embryonated in seawater, where first-stage larvae (L1) develop in the eggs. The larvae moult
to become free-swimming second-stage larvae (L2) and, if ingested by crustaceans, mature into third-
stage larvae (L3). This stage is infective to fish and squid, and larvae are transferred between fishes
through predation, maintaining the L3 stage. Some larvae migrate from the abdominal cavity into
muscle tissues. Humans are incidental hosts and can be infected after ingesting raw or undercooked
infected fish or cephalopods containing viable L3.
Nematodes of the family Anisakidae are the causative agents of human
...