The ISO 16140 standard (validation of alternative microbiological method) has now been split into 6 different parts, addressing various needs in the validation of alternative and reference microbiological methods. The first two parts will be published in 2016. Part 1 describes the terminology, while Part 2 is dedicated to the validation of proprietary microbiological methods, i.e., detection and enumeration methods. Both Parts have already been implemented in ongoing validation studies in Europe by different certification bodies. Additionally, Part 3 will provide protocols for the implementation and verification of reference and alternative methods in routine labs, Parts 4 and 5 will be a new opening for internal method development and Part 6 will target the validation of confirmation methods. What are the links between the different ISO 16140 parts, particularly Part 3 which deals with method implementation and verification in routine laboratories? How will that impact on routine testing, on quality management and accreditation requirements, on the relationship between labs and their clients? How will the kit manufacturing industry deal between Parts 2 and 3? The session is fully dedicated to FBO, particularly to analysts and quality managers from contract labs and food industries. The roundtable will start with two oral presentations, introducing the ISO 16140 series, with a special focus on the needs for method verification. Then the roundtable will gather key parties. - Patrice Arbault, BioAdvantage Consulting, CEO, France - François Bourdichon, Danone Vitapole, Food Safety Analytical Governance Director, France - Benjamin Diep, Nestle Research Center, Switzerland - Christophe Dufour, Scientific Director of Mérieux NutriSciences (Fr) - Chistina Harzman, BioTecon Diagnostics GmbH, Key Account Manager, Ge -

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