This standard specifies the test method for Listeria monocytogenes in food. The first method of this standard is applicable to the qualitative test of Listeria monocytogenes in food; the second method is applicable to the counting of Listeria monocytogenes in foods with higher Listeria monocytogenes; the third method is applicable to the count of Listeria monocytogenes in foods with low Listeria monocytogenes (< 100 CFU/g) and high bacterial content, especially milk, water and food containing particulate matter which interferes with the counting of colonies.
Basic Data
Standard ID
GB 4789.30-2016 (GB4789.30-2016)
Description (Translated English)
National food safety standard - Food microbiological examination - Examination of Listeria monocytogenes
Sector / Industry
National Standard
Classification of Chinese Standard
C53
Word Count Estimation
16,193
Date of Issue
2016-12-23
Date of Implementation
2017-06-23
Older Standard (superseded by this standard)
GB 4789.30-2010
Regulation (derived from)
National Health and Family Planning Commission Notice No.17 of 2016
Issuing agency(ies)
National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China, State Food and Drug Administration
