SIST EN 15784:2022
(Main)Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis - Detection and enumeration of Bacillus spp. used as feed additive
Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis - Detection and enumeration of Bacillus spp. used as feed additive
This European Standard defines general rules for the enumeration of probiotic bacilli in feeds containing bacilli (Bacillus species) as a single microorganism, component or mixed with other microorganisms. This method is not applicable to mineral feeds which are defined as complementary feeding stuffs composed mainly of minerals and containing at least 40 % crude ash (Council Directive 79/373/EEC).
There are different categories of feed samples:
a) Additives containing about 10+10 colony forming units (CFU)/g;
b) Premixtures containing about 10+8 CFU/g;
c) Feeds, meal or pellets, which contain about 10+6 CFU/g and include complete feeding stuffs, and milk replacers.
The detection limits are 500 (5 × 10+2) colony forming units per gram (CFU/g). The limits of determination are 2 × 10+4 CFU/g.
Futtermittel: Probenahme- und Untersuchungsverfahren - Nachweis und Zählung von Bacillus spp. als Futtermittelzusatzstoff
Dieses Dokument legt allgemeine Regeln für die Zählung von Bacillus-Arten in Futtermitteln (Zusatzstoffe, Vormischungen und Mischfuttermittel einschließlich mineralischer Futtermittel) fest, die Bacillus-Arten als einzelnen mikrobiellen Bestandteil oder in einem Gemisch mit anderen Mikroorganismen enthalten. Es gibt unterschiedliche Kategorien von Futtermittelproben:
a) Zusatzstoffe, die etwa 1010 koloniebildende Einheiten (KbE/g) enthalten;
b) Vormischungen, die etwa 1011 KbE/kg enthalten;
c) Mischfuttermittel, Mehl oder Pellets, die etwa 109 bis 1010 KbE/kg enthalten.
Die Nachweisgrenze ist in EN ISO 7218 festgelegt.
Aliments des animaux: Méthodes d’échantillonnage et d’analyse - Détection et dénombrement des souches de Bacillus spp. utilisées comme additifs pour l’alimentation animale
Le présent document définit des règles générales pour le dénombrement des bacilles présents dans les aliments pour animaux (additifs, prémélanges et aliments composés, y compris les aliments minéraux) qui contiennent des bacilles comme seul micro-organisme constitutif ou en mélange avec d’autres micro-organismes. Il existe différentes catégories d’échantillons d’aliments pour animaux :
a) les additifs contenant environ 1010 UFC/g (UFC : unités formant colonie) ;
b) les prémélanges contenant 1011 UFC/kg ;
c) les aliments composés, farines ou granulés qui contiennent environ 109 à 1010 UFC/kg.
La limite de détection est définie dans l’EN ISO 7218.
Krma: Metode vzorčenja in analize - Določanje in štetje prisotnih Bacillus spp. uporabljen kot krmni dodatek
Ta evropski standard določa splošna pravila za štetje probiotičnih bacilov v krmi, ki vsebuje bacile (vrste Bacillus) kot posamezen mikroorganizem, komponento ali pomešano z drugimi mikroorganizmi. Ta metoda se ne uporablja za mineralno krmo, ki je opredeljena kot dopolnilna krma, sestavljena predvsem iz mineralov, in vsebuje najmanj 40 % surovega pepela (Direktiva Sveta 79/373/EGS).
Obstajajo različne kategorije vzorcev krme:
a) dodatki, ki vsebujejo približno 10+10 enot, ki tvorijo kolonije (CFU)/g;
b) premiksi, ki vsebujejo približno 10+8 CFU/g;
c) krma, moka ali peleti, ki vsebujejo približno 10+6 CFU/g ter vključujejo popolno krmo in mlečne nadomestke.
Meje zaznavanja so 500 (5 × 10+2) enot, ki tvorijo kolonije na gram (CFU/g). Meje določanja so 2 × 10+4 CFU/g.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 15784:2022
01-februar-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 15784:2009
Krma: Metode vzorčenja in analize - Določanje in štetje prisotnih Bacillus spp.
uporabljen kot krmni dodatek
Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis - Detection and enumeration of
Bacillus spp. used as feed additive
Futtermittel: Probenahme- und Untersuchungsverfahren - Nachweis und Zählung von
Bacillus spp. als Futtermittelzusatzstoff
Aliments des animaux: Méthodes d’échantillonnage et d’analyse - Détection et
dénombrement des souches de Bacillus spp. utilisées comme additifs pour l’alimentation
animale
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15784:2021
ICS:
65.120 Krmila Animal feeding stuffs
SIST EN 15784:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EN 15784
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 65.120 Supersedes EN 15784:2009
English Version
Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis -
Detection and enumeration of Bacillus spp. used as feed
additive
Aliments des animaux: Méthodes d'échantillonnage et Futtermittel: Probenahme- und
d'analyse - Détection et dénombrement des souches de Untersuchungsverfahren - Nachweis und Zählung von
Bacillus spp. utilisées comme additifs pour Bacillus spp. als Futtermittelzusatzstoff
l'alimentation animale
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 August 2021.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a 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 European Standard 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, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 15784:2021 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 5
5 Diluent and culture medium . 6
5.1 Diluent . 6
5.2 Culture medium tryptone soy agar (TSA) . 6
6 Apparatus . 7
7 Sampling . 8
8 Preparation of test sample . 8
9 Procedure. 8
9.1 Preparation of poured agar plates for spread plate method . 8
9.2 Preparation of the initial suspension and decimal dilutions . 9
9.3 Inoculation and incubation of plates . 10
9.4 Enumeration of colonies . 10
9.5 Confirmation . 11
10 Expression of results . 11
11 Precision . 12
11.1 General . 12
11.2 Interlaboratory studies . 12
11.3 Repeatability . 12
11.4 Reproducibility . 12
12 Test report . 12
Annex A (informative) Notes on the procedure . 13
Annex B (informative) Results of the interlaboratory studies . 14
B.1 General . 14
B.2 Data obtained from VDLUFA collaborative studies . 14
Bibliography . 16
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European foreword
This document (EN 15784:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 327 “Animal
feeding stuffs - Methods of sampling and analysis”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2022.
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.
This document supersedes EN 15784:2009.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Amendment of the title;
— Extension of the scope of application to all Bacilli used as feed additive and to mineral feeds;
— Updating of normative cross references;
— Addition of 0,2 % NaOH as diluent for initial suspension and serial dilutions;
— Removal of the necessity of a heating step;
— Unification of the treatment of all matrices;
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— Replacement of the required laboratory mixer with a rotation speed of 18 000 min to
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22 000 min by homogenization devices, for example according to EN ISO 7218, with a maximal
-1
requested rotation speed of 10 000 min ;
— Addition of the option to use a spiral plater for plating;
— Addition of validation data derived from VDLUFA ring trials of different feeding stuff matrices
including mineral feed;
— Adjustment of the range of accepted colony numbers for counting from '≥ 30 to ≤ 300' to '≥ 10
to ≤ 100' colonies per plate.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations 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, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
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Introduction
This methodology has been developed to enumerate bacilli spores used as feed additives capable of
germinating, to enable the European Commission to control proper labelling of animal feeding products.
It was compiled first during the EU project SMT4-CT98-2235 “Methods for the official control of
probiotics used as feed additives” [1]. During the revision of the method it was adjusted to VDLUFA
method 28.2.2 “Enumeration of Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis” and completed with validation
data from interlaboratory studies with commercial feed products [2]. The method is validated in this
project for two strains of Bacillus subtilis (DSM 5750 and DSM 15544) and one strain of Bacillus
licheniformis (DSM 5749). It can be assumed that the method is suitable also for other Bacillus strains
used as feed additives. However, the applicability of the method to the determination of Bacillus spp. in
specific feed additive preparations may need to be demonstrated based on a case by case decision.
Vegetative cells are not taken into account in this method, as all approved Bacillus species products at
present are spores.
Spores of Bacillus species survive a treatment with 0,2 % sodium hydroxide solution and the Bacillus
species characteristic colony morphology of the individually authorized strains is examined using the
proposed method [3].
This method is not selective for bacilli used as feed additives but can be applied to enumerate Bacillus
spp. in feeding stuffs assuming that the added bacilli are present in far higher numbers than any other
bacilli.
This method is not applicable for the detection of any ubiquitous or pathogenic Bacillus spp. in food and
animal feeding stuffs.
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1 Scope
This document specifies general rules for the enumeration of bacilli in feeding stuffs (additives,
premixtures and compound feeds including mineral feeds) [4] that contain bacilli as a single
microorganism component or in a mixture with other microorganisms. There are different categories of
feed samples:
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a) Additives containing about 10 colony forming units (CFU)/g;
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b) Premixtures containing about 10 CFU/kg;
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c) Compound feeds, meal or pellets containing about 10 CFU/kg.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 6498, Animal feeding stuffs - Guidelines for sample preparation (ISO 6498)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
Bacillus strains
genus of Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria
Note 1 to entry: This description is based on their characteristics as used for this document.
Note 2 to entry: Bacillus species can be either obligate aerobes or facultative anaerobes. Cultured Bacillus species
are catalase-positive if cultivated in the presence of oxygen.
Note 3 to entry: Bacilli can form oval endospores.
Note 4 to entry: Bacilli form colonies on the surface of tryptone soy agar (TSA) after incubation at a temperature of
37 °C under aerobic conditions for 16 h to 24 h fitting the description given in 9.5.
4 Principle
a) Preparation of sterile and dry poured plates;
b) Drawing a representative test sample under aseptic conditions;
c) Preparation of the initial suspension with a tempered 0,2 % sodium hydroxide diluent to obtain a
homogeneous distribution of bacterial cells from the test portion and to reduce the vegetative
bacterial flora in the suspension;
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d) Preparation of further decimal dilutions of the initial suspension in order to reduce the number of
microorganisms per unit volume to allow, after incubation, the counting of colonies;
e) Inoculation of the prepared poured plates with an aliquot of the optimum dilutions and dispersion
of the inoculum by using a sterile spreader;
f) Incubation of inverted plates for 16 h to 24 h at 37 °C ± 1 °C under aerobic conditions;
g) Counting of typical colonies, considering the specific properties of bacilli;
h) Confirmation of exemplary isolates by microscopy or biochemical properties if necessary;
i) Calculation of the colony forming units of Bacillus spp. per gram or kilogram of feed sample.
5 Diluent and culture medium
5.1 Diluent
This diluent, a sodium hydroxide solution, is used for the preparation of the initial suspension and for the
preparation of further decimal dilutions. The composition of the diluent is given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Components of a 0,2 % sodium hydroxide solution
Sodium hydroxide NaOH 2,0 g
® 1
C H O 1 ml
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (Tween 80)
64 124 26
Water, distilled or deionized H O 1 000 ml
2
Dissolve the components (see Table 1) in water. Fill the solution into appropriate containers (e.g. bottles,
flasks, or test tubes) and sterilize at 121 °C ± 3 °C for 15 min. To avoid loss during autoclaving, screw cap
bottles are recommended.
For immediate use, hold at 40 °C ± 1 °C in a water bath or incubator.
2
5.2 Culture medium tryptone soy agar (TSA)
5.2.1 Composition
The composition of the culture medium tryptone soy agar is given in Table 2. The resulting pH value at
25 °C is 7,3 ± 0,2.
1 ®
Tween 80 is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the
convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of this product.
2
The TSA medium is commercially ready made available from various suppliers.
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Table 2 — Composition of the tryptone soy agar (TSA)
Tryptone 15,0 g
Sodium chloride 5,0 g
Soja peptone 5,0 g
a
Agar agar
12 g to 15 g
Water, distilled or deionized 1 000 ml
a
Depending on the gel strength of the agar.
5.2.2 Preparation
Dissolve all components (Table 2) in water under heating and fill into appropriate containers (e.g. bottles
or flasks with non-toxic metal screw-caps). If necessary, adjust to a final pH of 7,3 ± 0,2 at 25 °C after
sterilization. Sterilize at 121 °C ± 3 °C for 15 min.
6 Apparatus
Usual microbiological laboratory equipment and, in particular, the following:
6.1 Equipment for dry sterilization (oven) and wet sterilization (autoclave), for example
according to EN ISO 7218 [5].
6.2 Incubator, capable of maintaining a temperature of 37 °C ± 1 °C. Optionally also capable of
maintaining a temperature of 40 °C ± 1 °C and/or between 44 °C and 47 °C.
6.3 Water bath, capable of maintaining a temperature of 40 °C ± 1 °C and between 44 °C and 47 °C.
6.4 Blending equipment.
The following apparatus may be used according to EN ISO 7218 [5]:
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— a rotary homogenizer (blender) with a notional variable speed of 3 000 min to 10 000 min , as
well as aseptic glass or metals bowls equipped with covers; or
— a peristaltic homogenizer with sterile bags (paddle homogenizer), possibly with the option to adjust
blending speed and time; or
— a vibrational mixer with sterile bags; or
— any other homogenizing system with equivalent efficiency (e.g. a hand blender with aseptic beaker).
6.5 Mechanical stirrer.
A mechanical stirrer (e.g. Vortex Mixer) facilitates the homogenous mixing of decimal dilutions, as
described in e.g. EN ISO 7218 [5].
6.6 Balances, of the required range and accuracy, for example according to EN ISO 7218 [5], for the
different products to be weighed.
6.7 Flasks or screw-cap bottles, of appropriate capacities.
6.8 Test tubes, of appropriate capacities.
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6.9 Pipettes or pipettor and sterile tips, to dispense 0,1 ml to 1 ml.
6.10 Sterile pipettes, to dispense 5 ml, for full outlet with wide (approx. 3 mm) tips (e.g. serological
pipette).
NOTE As alternative, 5 ml graduated pipettes without tips can be used.
6.11 Spreading spatula, sterile L- or triangular-shaped spreaders from glass or metal or sterile
disposable plastic spreaders.
NOTE As alternatives, a spiral plater with a sanitized dispensing system or disposable one–way micro syringes
can be used.
6.12 Sterile Petri dishes, with triple vents (plates), 90 mm in diameter.
6.13 Laminar flow cabinet.
6.14 Microscope, capable of phase-contrast microscopy at a magnification of 600× to 1 000×.
6.15 pH meter, having an accuracy of calibration of ± 0,1 pH unit at 20 °C to 25 °C.
7 Sampling
Carry out the sampling procedure in a
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 15784:2020
01-marec-2020
Krma: metode vzorčenja in analize - Izolacija in štetje domnevno prisotnih Bacillus
spp
Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis - Isolation and enumeration of
presumptive Bacillus spp.
Futtermittel: Probenahme- und Untersuchungsverfahren - Trennung und Zählung von
mutmaßlichen Bacillus spp.
Aliments des animaux - Méthodes d’échantillonnage et d’analyse - Isolement et
dénombrement des souches de Bacillus spp. présumées
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15784
ICS:
65.120 Krmila Animal feeding stuffs
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 15784
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2020
ICS 65.120 Will supersede EN 15784:2009
English Version
Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis -
Isolation and enumeration of presumptive Bacillus spp.
Aliments des animaux - Méthodes d'échantillonnage et Futtermittel: Probenahme- und
d'analyse - Isolement et dénombrement des souches de Untersuchungsverfahren - Trennung und Zählung von
Bacillus spp. présumées mutmaßlichen Bacillus spp.
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 327.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 15784:2020 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 5
5 Diluent and selective medium . 6
6 Apparatus and glassware . 7
7 Sampling . 8
8 Preparation of test sample . 8
9 Procedure. 9
9.1 Preparation of poured agar plates . 9
9.2 Preparation of the initial suspension and decimal dilutions . 9
9.3 Inoculation and incubation of plates . 10
9.4 Counting of colonies . 11
9.5 Confirmation . 11
10 Expression of results . 11
11 Precision . 12
11.1 General . 12
11.2 Interlaboratory studies . 12
11.3 Repeatability . 12
11.4 Reproducibility . 12
12 Test report . 12
Annex A (informative) Notes on procedure . 14
Annex B (informative) Results of the interlaboratory studies . 15
Bibliography . 16
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European foreword
This document (prEN 15784:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 327 “Animal
feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 15784:2009.
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Introduction
This methodology has been developed to enumerate bacilli spores used as feed additives capable of
germinating, to enable the European Commission to control proper labelling of animal feeding products.
It was compiled first during EU project SMT4-CT98-2235 - “Methods for the official control of probiotics
(microorganisms) used in animals feeds“) [1]. During revision of the method it was adjusted to VDLUFA
method 28.2.2 Enumeration of Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis and completed with validation
data from interlaboratory studies with commercial feed products [1]. The method is validated in this
project for two strains of Bacillus subtilis and one strain of Bacillus licheniformis. It may be assumed that
the method is suitable also for other Bacillus spp. used as feed additives. Vegetative cells are not taken
into account in this method, as all approved Bacillus species products at present are spores.
Spores of Bacillus species survive a suspension with 0,2 % sodiumhydroxid solution and the Bacillus
species characteristic colony morphology of the individually authorized strains is examined using the
proposed method [2].
This method is not selective for bacilli used as feed additives but can be applied to enumerate bacilli in
feeding stuffs assuming that the bacilli used as feed additives are present in far higher numbers than
other bacilli.
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1 Scope
This documentdefines general rules for the enumeration of bacilli in feeding stuffs (additives,
premixtures and compound feeds including mineral feeds) that contain bacilli as a single microorganism
component or in a mixture with other microorganisms. There are different categories of feed samples:
10
a) Additives containing about 10 colony forming units (CFU)/g;
11
b) Premixtures containing 10 CFU/kg;
9 10
c) Compound feeds, meal or pellets which contain about 10 to 10 CFU/kg.
The detection limit is defined in EN ISO 7218.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 7218, Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs - General requirements and guidance for
microbiological examinations (ISO 7218)
EN ISO 6498, Animal feeding stuffs - Guidelines for sample preparation (ISO 6498)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
bacillus
genus of Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria
Note1 to entry This description is based on their characteristics as used for this standard.
Note 2 to entry Bacillus species can be either obligate aerobes or facultative anaerobes. Cultured Bacillus species
are catalase-positive if cultivated in the presence of oxygen
Note 3 to entry Bacilli can form oval endospores
Note 4 to entry Bacilli form colonies on the surface of Tryptone Soy agar (TSA) after incubation at a temperature
of 37 °C under aerobic conditions for 16 h to 24 h fitting the description given in 9.3
4 Principle
a) Preparation of sterile and dry poured agar plates;
b) A representative test sample is taken under aseptic conditions;
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c) An initial suspension is prepared with a tempered 0,2 % sodiumhydroxid diluent to obtain a
homogeneous distribution of bacterial cells from the test portion and to reduce the vegetative
bacterial flora in the suspension;
d) The number of microorganisms per unit volume is reduced by the preparation of further decimal
dilutions from the initial suspension to obtain a countable number of colonies on the enumeration
media;
e) Inoculation of the prepared poured plates with an aliquot of the optimum dilutions and dispersion
of the inoculum by using a sterile spreader;
f) The inoculated plates are incubated for 16 h to 24 h at 37 °C ± 1 °C under aerobic conditions;
g) Counting of typical colonies, considering the specific properties of bacilli as listed in item 3;
h) Confirmation of exemplary isolates by microscopy or biochemical properties if necessary;
i) Calculation of the colony forming units of Bacillus spp. per g or kg of feed sample.
5 Diluent and selective medium
5.1 Diluent
This diluent is used for the preparation of the initial suspension and for the preparation of further decimal
dilutions.
Table 1 — 0,2 % sodium hydroxide solution
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) 2,0 g
1
®
1 ml
Polyoxyethylensorbitanmonooleate (Tween 80)
Water, distilled or deionized 1 000 ml
Dissolve the components in the water, fill the solution into appropriate containers (e.g. bottles or flasks,
test tubes) and sterilize at 121 °C ± 1 °C for 15 min. To avoid loss during autoclaving, screw cap bottles
are recommended.
For immediate use hold at 40 ± 1°C in a water bath or incubator.
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Tween® is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the convenience
of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of this product.
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5.2 Enumeration Medium Tryptone soy agar (TSA)
5.2.1 Composition
Table 2 — Composition of the TSA agar
Tryptone 15,0 g
Sodium chloride (NaCl) 5,0 g
Soja peptone 5,0 g
a
Agar agar 12–15 g
Water, distilled or deionized 1 000 ml
pH 7,3 ± 0,2 at 25 °C
a Depending on the gel strength of the agar.
5.2.2 Preparation
Dissolve all components (described in 5.2.1) in water under heating and fill into appropriate containers
(e.g. bottles or flasks with non-toxic metal screw-caps). If necessary, adjust to a final pH of 7,3 ± 0,2 at
25 °C after sterilization. Sterilize at 121 °C ± 1 °C for 15 min.
6 Apparatus and glassware
Usual microbiological laboratory equipment and, in particular, the following:
6.1 Equipment for dry sterilization (oven) and wet sterilization (autoclave)
According to EN ISO 7218.
6.2 Incubator
Capable of maintaining a temperature of 30 °C ± 1 °C. Optionally also capable of maintaining a
temperature of 40 ± 1 °C and/or 44 °C to 47 °C.
6.3 Water bath
Capable of maintaining a temperature of 44 °C to 47 °C and 40 °C ± 1 °C.
6.4 Blending equipment
The following apparatus may be used (EN ISO 7218):
— a rotary homogenizer (blender) with a notional variable speed of 3 000 rpm to 10 000 rpm, as well
as aseptic glass or metals bowls equipped with covers; or
— a peristaltic blender with sterile bags (paddle homogenizer), possibly with the option to adjust
blending speed and time; or
— a vibrational mixer with sterile bags; or
— any other homogenizing system with equivalent efficiency (e.g. a hand blender with aseptic beaker).
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The medium is commercially ready made available from various suppliers.
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6.5 Mechanical stirrer
A mechanical stirrer e.g. Vortex Mixer (see EN ISO 7218), or equivalent.
6.6 Balance
Balances of the required range and accuracy according EN ISO 7218 for the different products to be
weighed.
6.7 Flasks or screw-cap bottles of appropriate capacities
6.8 Test tubes of appropriate capacities
6.9 Pipettes or Pipettor and sterile tips to dispense 100 μl to 1 ml
6.10 Sterile 5 ml graduated
For full outlet with wide (approx. 3 mm) tips (e.g. serological pipette; alternative: 5 ml-graduated pipettes
without tips).
6.11 Bacterial Cell spreaders
Sterile L- or triangular-shaped spreaders from glass or metal or sterile disposable plastic spreaders.
Alternatively a spiral plater with a sanitized dispensing system or disposable one–way microsyringes can
be used.
6.12 Sterile Petri dishes with triple vents, 90 mm in diameter
6.13 Laminar flow cabinet
6.14 Microscope
Capable of phase-contrast microscopy at a magnification of 600x to 1 000x.
6.15 pH meter
Having an accuracy of calibration of ± 0,1 pH unit at 20 °C to 25 °C.
7 Sampling
Carry out the sampling procedure in accordance with the specific standard appropriate to the product
concerned. If such a specific standard is not available, it is recommended that agreement be reached on
this subject among the parties concerned. Apply community rules [1] for official control sampling of
animal feeds.
NOTE Sampling can be done according to EN ISO 6497 [7]. Although EN ISO 6497 is not applicable for
microorganisms, due to the lack of other references, it seems to be the most suitable protocol to be taken into
account for microorganisms as feed additives.
WARNING — Take precautions to avoid potential cross-contamination of samples with microorganisms.
Particularly after sampling additives and premixtures supplemented with microorganisms. When
required, clean and disinfect sampling e
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