Eurofins Food Testing UK has published a new guidance document, Monitoring microbiological air quality in food production environments, designed to support food manufacturers in understanding, implementing and interpreting air sampling as part of environmental hygiene monitoring
The guidance explains why microbiological air sampling is important, outlines passive and active sampling techniques, and provides practical considerations for agar exposure times, target organisms and setting site-specific microbiological criteria. It is intended to support risk-based decision-making, verification of air handling effectiveness and ongoing environmental control in food production areas.
The document is suitable for technical managers, quality teams and food safety professionals seeking clear, practical insight into microbiological air monitoring as part of robust hygiene programmes.
Download Monitoring Microbiological Air Quality Guidance.
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January 2026
