For over 60 years, the ICMSF has been actively contributing to the development and communication of scientific concepts to help to reduce the incidence of microbiological foodborne illness and food spoilage.

Pre-conference workshop on microbiological sampling and testing

15 July 2023

The ICMSF presented a pre-conference workshop on microbiological sampling and testing on 15 July at IAFP 2023.

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Paper published on performance of Campylobacter criteria

6 July 2023

Read “Effectiveness of an increasingly stringent microbiological process hygiene criterion to control Campylobacter in broiler carcasses”.

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Resources

Books
Microorganisms in Foods books provide practical guidance on microbiological food safety and quality.
Articles and Papers
Published papers and articles about ICMSF study results.
Videos
Videos on ICMSF history and microbiological sampling, testing and related topics.
Software
Microbiological sampling plans: a tool to explore ICMSF recommendations.

Upcoming events

LAS-ICMSF Food Safety Webinar 2023

26 to 28 September 2023
The 2023 LAS-ICMSF Food Safety Webinar will be held with contributions of experts of the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications, the ICMSF-Latin American Sub-commission and others.
Webinar website

IUFoST World Congress 2024

8 to 12 September 2024, Rimini, Italya
The 22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology will include industry-based workshops, distinguished plenary and keynote speakers, industry-led concurrent sessions, applied research presentations and a plethora of networking opportunities.
Congress website

The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF, the Commission) was formed in 1962 through the action of the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene, a committee of the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS). Through the IUMS, the ICMSF is linked to the International Union of Biological Societies (IUBS) and to the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations.