Abstract

ORTEGA GONZALEZ, Meylín; RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ, Claudio  and  ZHURBENKO, Raisa. Validation of alternative methods for the microbiological analysis of food products and water. Rev Cubana Hig Epidemiol [online]. 2013, vol.51, n.1, pp.111-121. ISSN 1561-3003.

The use of alternative microbiological methods for the detection of microorganisms is an important tool to ensure the safety of food products and water. A large number of alternative microbiological methods are currently available on the market, thanks to recent advances mainly in the field of biotechnology. In order for a new microbiological method to be accepted, its manufacturer must prove its adequacy. In a first review, an analysis was made of the main parameters determined for the validation of qualitative microbiological methods. The purpose of this second part is to approach the most important indicators to be considered for quantitative microbiological methods.

Keywords : validation; qualitative methods; alternative methods; microbiology; collaborative studies.

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