SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024
(Amendment)Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1: Method using Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1: Method using Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Horizontales Verfahren für die Zählung von koagulase-positiven Staphylokokken (Staphylococcus aureus und andere Spezies) - Teil 1: Verfahren mit Baird-Parker-Agar-Medium - Änderung 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
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Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthode horizontale pour le dénombrement des staphylocoques à coagulase positive (Staphylococcus aureus et autres espèces) - Partie 1: Méthode utilisant le milieu gélosé de Baird-Parker - Amendement 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Mikrobiologija v prehranski verigi - Horizontalna metoda za štetje koagulazno pozitivnih stafilokokov (Staphylococcus aureus in drugih vrst) - 1. del: Metoda uporabe Baird-Parkerjevega agarja - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
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Overview
EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023 is an amendment to the international and European standard for the horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (including Staphylococcus aureus) using Baird‑Parker agar. Approved by CEN on 16 September 2023 and published as Amendment 1 to ISO 6888-1:2021, this update clarifies reporting requirements and normative references relevant to quantitative microbiology in the food chain.
This amendment is intended for laboratories, food safety professionals and accreditation bodies involved in food microbiology, microbial enumeration and test reporting.
Key Topics
- Normative reference added: ISO 19036:2019 (Estimation of measurement uncertainty for quantitative determinations) is now a normative reference for ISO 6888-1.
- Reporting clarity (Clause 12): The required test method reference is explicitly stated as ISO 6888-1:2021. Laboratories must reference this document when reporting results obtained using the specified Baird‑Parker agar method.
- Measurement uncertainty (Clause 12): When necessary or upon client request, an estimate of measurement uncertainty for quantitative test results should be provided in accordance with ISO 19036:2019, Clause 9. This aligns microbial enumeration reporting with modern quality and accreditation practices.
- Annex B.6 updates: Table B.2 entries were revised. A WDCM number (00090) was removed from a specific Rabbit plasma/BHI row, and control-strain entries for RPFA incubation were reordered to correct the listing of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
Applications
- Ensures consistent enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci across food testing laboratories using the Baird‑Parker agar method.
- Supports accreditation and quality systems by formalizing the link between microbial results and measurement uncertainty estimation (ISO 19036:2019).
- Helps laboratories update documentation, test reports, and method references to remain compliant with CEN national adoptions and ISO guidelines.
Practical steps for laboratories:
- Update standard operating procedures and report templates to cite ISO 6888-1:2021 and note the A1 amendment.
- Implement or offer measurement uncertainty estimates for quantitative results when required by clients or accreditation bodies, following ISO 19036:2019.
- Review control strain listings and any internal references to WDCM numbers in line with the Table B.2 corrections.
Related Standards
- ISO 6888 series - other parts of the horizontal method for coagulase-positive staphylococci.
- ISO 19036:2019 - Estimation of measurement uncertainty for quantitative determinations (now normative for this amendment).
This amendment reinforces traceability and reporting quality for staphylococcal enumeration in the food chain, delivering clearer requirements for laboratories and stakeholders involved in food safety testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1: Method using Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)". This standard covers: No scope available
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SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 07.100.30 - Food microbiology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: TP213. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2024
Mikrobiologija v prehranski verigi - Horizontalna metoda za štetje koagulazno
pozitivnih stafilokokov (Staphylococcus aureus in drugih vrst) - 1. del: Metoda
uporabe Baird-Parkerjevega agarja - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the enumeration of coagulase-
positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1: Method using
Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Horizontales Verfahren für die Zählung von
koagulase-positiven Staphylokokken (Staphylococcus aureus und andere Spezies) - Teil
1: Verfahren mit Baird-Parker-Agar-Medium - Änderung 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd
1:2023)
Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthode horizontale pour le dénombrement des
staphylocoques à coagulase positive (Staphylococcus aureus et autres espèces) - Partie
1: Méthode utilisant le milieu gélosé de Baird-Parker - Amendement 1 (ISO 6888-
1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023
ICS:
07.100.30 Mikrobiologija živil Food microbiology
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 07.100.30
English Version
Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal method for the
enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci
(Staphylococcus aureus and other species) - Part 1:
Method using Baird-Parker agar medium - Amendment 1
(ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
Microbiologie de la chaîne alimentaire - Méthode Mikrobiologie der Lebensmittelkette - Horizontales
horizontale pour le dénombrement des staphylocoques Verfahren für die Zählung von koagulase-positiven
à coagulase positive (Staphylococcus aureus et autres Staphylokokken (Staphylococcus aureus und andere
espèces) - Partie 1: Méthode utilisant le milieu gélosé Spezies) - Teil 1: Verfahren mit Baird-Parker-Agar-
de Baird-Parker - Amendement 1 (ISO 6888- Medium - Änderung 1 (ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
1:2021/Amd 1:2023)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 6888-1:2021; it was approved by CEN on 16 September 2023.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34
"Food products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 463 “Microbiology of the food
chain” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 6888-1:2021 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2024, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 6888-1:2021/Amd 1:2023 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 6888-1:2021/A1:2023
without any modification.
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