PART 3Microbiological and residues criteria for collagen intended for human consumption
Microbiological criteria
| Microbiological parameters | Limit |
|---|---|
| Total aerobic bacteria | 103/g |
| Coliforms (30°C) | 0/g |
| Coliforms (44.5°C) | 0/10g |
| Anaerobic sulphite-reducing bacteria (no gas production) | 10/g |
| Clostridium perfringens | 0/g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 0/g |
| Salmonella | 0/25g |
Residues
| Elements | Limit |
|---|---|
| As | 1 ppm |
| Pb | 5 ppm |
| Cd | 0.5 ppm |
| Hg | 0.15 ppm |
| Cr | 10 ppm |
| Cu | 30 ppm |
| Zn | 50 ppm |
| Moisture (105°C) | 15% |
| Ash (550°C) | 2% |
| SO2 (Reith Williems) | 50 ppm |
| H2O2 (European Pharmacopia 1986 (V2O2)) | 10 ppm |