This Standard specifies the method for enumeration of coliforms in food. The first method of this Standard is applicable to the enumeration of coliforms in foods with low coliform content; and the second method is applicable to the enumeration of coliforms in foods with high coliform content.
Basic Data
Standard ID
GB 4789.3-2025 (GB4789.3-2025)
Description (Translated English)
National food safety standard - Food microbiological examination - Enumeration of coliforms
Sector / Industry
National Standard
Classification of Chinese Standard
X09
Word Count Estimation
16,133
Date of Issue
2025-03-16
Date of Implementation
2025-09-16
Issuing agency(ies)
National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, State Administration for Market Regulation
