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Do I need to test for all the pathogens listed in the Eleventh Schedule?

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Pathogens, being disease causing micro-organisms, should not be present in ready-to-eat (RTE) food, other than specific pathogens for which limits have been specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 2 of the Eleventh Schedule. It is not the intention of the Food Regulations to specify a full list of pathogens required to be tested in RTE food. Food traders should understand the hazards their products may pose to consumers and perform the necessary pathogen testing based on the risk profile of their food.

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Food SafetyIncidental constituents in food

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