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Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs
Local Title:
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs
Country/Region:
European Union
Competent Authority:
European Parliament;  Council of the European Union
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2020-03-08
Implementation Date:
2020-03-08
Applicable Scope:
Alcoholic bevergae; Aquatic & aquatic products; Bakery food; Non-alcoholic beverages; Confectionery; Condiment; Nutrients ; Egg & egg products; Food Additive; Food for Special Medical Purpose; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Genetically Modified Organism; Grain & grain products; Health supplement; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nuts and seeds; Fat and oil products; Others; Pet food; Processed food; Ready-to-Eat/Convenience Foods; Sweeteners; Test method; Foods intended for particular nutritional uses; Dietary foods for weight control diets; Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten
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 Official Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs
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Summary

This regulation applies to micro-organisms in food products. Enterprises must ensure that their food products meet the microbiological standards listed in Annex I. Additionally, they must take appropriate measures at every stage of production, processing, and distribution, including retail, by following HACCP principles and implementing good hygiene practices.

Contents：

Article 1 Subject-matter and scope

Article 2 Definitions

Article 3 General requirements

Article 4 Testing against criteria

Article 5 Specific rules for testing and sampling

Article 6 Labelling requirements

Article 7 Unsatisfactory results

Article 8 Transitional derogation

Article 9 Analyses of trends

Article 10 Review

Article 11 Repeal

Article 12 Entry into force and date of application

ANNEX I Microbiological criteria for foodstuffs

ANNEX II 

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