Ask an Expert with Dr. Doug Marshall - Specifications
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Ask an Expert Series - Topic #10
How do I choose a specification for APC or Y&M?
"Setting quantitative limits will depend on the product type, process, and client expectations. There is no one number that is appropriate for all clients. A good place to start is to review historical test data to see what a facility is capable of achieving when all processes are working as intended. If such data is absent, collecting 50 to 100 samples over a defined period will provide evidence of what a facility can achieve." - Dr. Doug Marshall, Chief Scientific Officer of Eurofins Food Division
