One survey was carried out under the national microbiological surveillance programme in 2012. The topic was agreed following consultation with environmental health officers and the official food microbiology laboratories of the Health Service Executive.
Table 1: Sampling plan for the 2012 national microbiological surveillance programme
| Topic | Period | Microbiological parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Survey on Verification of Compliance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 |
September - November
|
Range of microbiological parameters specified in the Regulation
|