Acceptable Y&M limit for powder type products

Hi

I have this USP grade ingredient, Psyllium husk powder, which has a Y&M limit of < 1,000 cfu/g.

Working in a company mainly manufacturing dairy products for sensitive population/market, this limit is considered very high. In the industry, < 100 cfu/g is commonly used.

What would be the acceptable limit if the product is non-dairy powder and targeting general population? I had no luck with major references such as CODEX and local &export standards. 

Any reference would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Hi 

Please visit the following link 

http://www.pharmacop...4s0_m71745.html. It will provide the required information

For USP grade ingredient, Psyllium husk powder the total Y & M count should not exceeds 1000 cfu per g. so obvious the product you have does not meet the product normal specification.

Kind regards

Humaid Khan

MD Halal International Services

Sydney Australia 

Hi

 

I have this USP grade ingredient, Psyllium husk powder, which has a Y&M limit of < 1,000 cfu/g.

Working in a company mainly manufacturing dairy products for sensitive population/market, this limit is considered very high. In the industry, < 100 cfu/g is commonly used.

 

What would be the acceptable limit if the product is non-dairy powder and targeting general population? I had no luck with major references such as CODEX and local &export standards. 

 

Any reference would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you in advance.

Hi chikenfoot,

:welcome:

If the ingredient is going to be pasteurised then < 1,000/g would be acceptable.

Kind regards,

Tony

Hi chikenfoot,

 

:welcome:

 

If the ingredient is going to be pasteurised then < 1,000/g would be acceptable.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tony

Hi Tony

The problem with us is the ingredient is dry blended in the finished product in considerable dosage (~25%). I am also concerned with greater implications. e.g. line contamination. 

Not sure if my stance is too conservative. 

Regards