No. The standard is about sampling technique . The agar depends on what you are testing for (e.g., PCA for total count, VRBG for Enterobacteriaceae ). Refer to ISO 11133.
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Under ISO 18593, the environment includes any item that could be a contamination source, such as: Production Equipment: Utensils, slicers, and conveyor belts. Floors, walls, and drains. Personnel: Hands and clothing of operators. Key Sampling Techniques Personnel: Hands and clothing of operators
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: Focuses on items in contact with food or likely to be contamination sources, such as equipment, materials, premises, and operators. Important Scope Exclusions While comprehensive, this standard does not cover: