Experts in Belgium have given reasons why they believe a second analysis is not needed when doing microbiological testing.
The Scientific Committee of the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) proposed an amendment to the draft decree on the taking and analysis of samples in foodborne outbreaks. The advisory body provides advice on the assessment and management of risks in the food chain.
Experts said a second microbiological analysis is not scientifically relevant, given that the analysis of the first sample by an accredited laboratory provides a reliable assessment of the microbial safety of the lot.
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