This Standard specifies the method for counting Escherichia coli in foods. The Method I of this Standard is applicable to the counting of Escherichia coli in foods with low Escherichia coli content; the Method II is applicable to the counting of Escherichia coli in foods with high Escherichia coli content, and is not applicable to the counting of Escherichia coli in shellfish and products.
Basic Data
Standard ID
GB 4789.38-2025 (GB4789.38-2025)
Description (Translated English)
National food safety standard - Food microbiological examination - Counting of Escherichia Coli
Sector / Industry
National Standard
Classification of Chinese Standard
X09
Word Count Estimation
13,152
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
