Kikkoman Biochemifa Company announced that it has received the AOAC PTM certification for its prepared media plate Easy Plate AC-R.
AOAC PTM Certification
The AOAC Research Institute (AOAC RI), a division of AOAC International, is dedicated to advancing the development, improvement, and validation of proprietary testing methods.
Overview of Performance Tested Methods SM (PTM)
The Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) program provides organizations with confidence in their testing results, helping them safeguard their operations, uphold integrity, and protect consumers. This program offers independent third-party evaluation and certification of proprietary test method performance. The certification mark signifies that an impartial review has verified the test method's performance, ensuring it meets the appropriate standards for its intended use.
| Product Name | Target Bacteria | Reference Method | Validation Range | Certification Number |
Certification PDF file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Plate AC-R | Aerobic bacteria |
MLG 3.02: for raw ground beef, raw ground pork and raw chicken breast) BAM Ch. 3 (2001): for raw whole shrimp, raw tuna, bagged mixed vegetables, prepared mayonnaise-based coleslaw and pasteurized whole milk SMEDP Ch.9 (2004): for pasteurized whole milk |
A broad range of foods. | 012601 |  |
MLG 3.02: FSIS Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook (MLG) Chapter 3.02: 2015
BAM Ch. 3 (2001): FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) Chhapter 3: 2001
SMEDP Ch.9 (2004): APHA Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products Chapter 9: 2004
Results of the method comparison
The study demonstrated the equivalence of methods for raw ground beef, raw ground pork, raw chicken breast, raw whole shrimp, raw tuna, bagged mixed vegetables, prepared mayonnaise-based coleslaw and pasteurized whole milk at 24 ±1 h.
URL
The detailed validation report and press release are available on the following page
https://biochemifa.kikkoman.com/e/kit/support/certification_regulation/
Product lineup
| Product Name | Target Bacteria | AOAC PTM Certification | MicroVal Certification | NordVal Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Plate AC | Total aerobic count | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Easy Plate CC | Coliforms | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Easy Plate EC | E. coli and coliforms | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Easy Plate SA | Staphylococcus aureus | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Easy Plate YM-R | Yeast and Mold | Certified | Certified | Certified |
|
Easy Plate EB |
Enterobacteriaceae | Under validation | Under validation | Under validation |
|
Easy Plate AC-R |
Total aerobic count (rapid) | Certified | Under validation | Under validation |