ISO 8784-2:2023Published

Pulp, paper and board — Microbiological examination — Part 2: Enumeration of bacteria, yeast and mould on surface

Pâtes, papiers et cartons — Analyse microbiologique — Partie 2: Dénombrement des bactéries, des levures et des moisissures en surface

Abstract / scope

This document specifies a method for determining the bacteria, yeast and mould population on the surface of paper and paperboard. The enumeration relates to specific media.

This document is applicable to all kinds of paper and paperboard, to dry market pulp in sheet form and to packaging material.