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[ahicks]

Doe anyone have a template or an example of a written microbial control program?  I am in the process with writing one up and would appreciate any insight.

[Charles.C]

Doe anyone have a template or an example of a written microbial control program?  I am in the process with writing one up and would appreciate any insight.

Hi ahicks,

 

May get more relevant suggestions if you provide some context as to yr business, eg Product/Process Type (RTE/NRTE etc).

[ahicks]

I work for a brewery and we have annual GMP audits with AIB.  One thing they have mentioned is we need a written microbial control program.  With beer we have a bit of a safety net when it comes to pathogens, our big concerns are in relation to beer spoiling bacteria and wild yeast.  These will impact the flavor of the beer, but not make someone sick per se and the flavors are accepted in certain styles of beer.  We are going to be dipping our toes in NA beer and using a tunnel pasteurizer for a a thermal method for protection of those brands.  I am looking for any examples to help get me started.  Thank you!

[Charles.C]

I work for a brewery and we have annual GMP audits with AIB.  One thing they have mentioned is we need a written microbial control program.  With beer we have a bit of a safety net when it comes to pathogens, our big concerns are in relation to beer spoiling bacteria and wild yeast.  These will impact the flavor of the beer, but not make someone sick per se and the flavors are accepted in certain styles of beer.  We are going to be dipping our toes in NA beer and using a tunnel pasteurizer for a a thermal method for protection of those brands.  I am looking for any examples to help get me started.  Thank you!

Hi ahicks,

 

Thks for the context.

 

I enclose an aib extract dated 2012. Is this (presumably now revised/updated) what you are referring to  ?

 

 aib microbial control program,2012.png   494.06KB   0 downloads

 

This particular food-related contribution (including some further posts) to an otherwise  Non-food AIB thread may also be of interest -

 

https://www.ifsqn.co...ram/#entry73114