Standard for faecal coliforms in shellfish
What is it:
The Shellfish Waters Directive sets a guideline standard of <300/100ml faecal coliforms in shellfish flesh in designated Shellfish Waters. The Directive specifies that samples are collected quarterly and that this value must not be exceeded in 75% of samples, for compliance.
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