Abstract 

ISO 8784-1:2005 specifies a method for determining the total number of colony-forming units of bacteria, yeast and moulds in dry market pulp, paper and paperboard after disintegration. The enumeration relates to specific media.

ISO 8784-1:2005 is applicable to most kinds of paper and paperboard, especially those grades intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.


General information

  • Status :  Withdrawn
    Publication date : 2005-07
  • Edition : 2
    Number of pages : 9
  • Technical Committee
    :
    ISO/TC 6/SC 2
    Test methods and quality specifications for paper and board
  • ICS :
    85.040
    Pulps
    85.060
    Paper and board
    07.100.99
    Other standards related to microbiology

Life cycle


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