By CAS
ISO 11133:2014 — Microbiology
Requirements for preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media for microbiology — essential for food, animal feed, and water testing laboratories.
By CAS
ISO 11133:2014
ISO 11133:2014
Microbiology
What is Microbiology of Food, Animal Feed and Water?
ISO 11133:2014 specifies requirements and provides guidance on preparation, production, storage, and performance testing of culture media for microbiological examination of food, animal feed, and water. It is essential for accredited laboratories and food safety testing operations.
Who Is This For?
Microbiological testing laboratories, food safety laboratories, water testing laboratories, food manufacturers with in-house QC labs, and organisations supplying culture media for microbiological testing.
Key Benefits
- Internationally recognised standard for microbiological culture media
- Required by accredited laboratories for food and water testing
- Ensures reliability and consistency of microbiological test results
- Supports food safety management and HACCP implementation
- Demonstrates laboratory competence to customers and regulators
- Aligns with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation requirements
Certification Process
1
Application & Review
Submit your application. CAS reviews your organisation's scope, personnel, sites, and activities to prepare a detailed audit time calculation and formal commercial proposal.
2
Stage 1 — Document Review
On-site or remote review of your management system documentation, readiness assessment, and confirmation of Stage 2 audit scope and plan.
3
Stage 2 — On-site Audit
Full on-site audit of the implemented management system against the standard's requirements. Findings are reported; nonconformities must be closed before certification.
4
Certification Decision
CAS's independent certification committee reviews the audit findings and issues the certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
5
Surveillance & Recertification
Annual surveillance audits (~1/3 of initial audit time) maintain certification. Recertification audit (~2/3 of initial time) is conducted before certificate expiry to renew for a further 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ISO/IEC 17025 is the general standard for laboratory competence. ISO 11133 specifically addresses culture media preparation and testing for microbiological laboratories — it is complementary to ISO 17025.
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