Regulation and standards
Definition
Directive (EU) 2020/2184 is the European framework for the quality of water intended for human consumption. It reinforces risk-based management and includes somatic coliphages in treatment evaluation when applicable.
Why it matters
Useful for selecting the right method, product family, sampling point, report or traceability workflow in water quality programs.
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- Related sector: Municipal and laboratories
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Related terms
- EPA Method 1601 EPA Method 1601 is an EPA method for F+ and somatic coliphages using a two-step enrichment procedure, according to the method scope.
- EPA Method 1602 EPA Method 1602 is an EPA method for F+ and somatic coliphages using a single agar layer procedure, according to the method scope.
- HACCP HACCP is a preventive hazard analysis and critical control point system used in food safety. For process water, it helps define control points and evidence.
- ISO 10705-1 ISO 10705-1 is part of the ISO 10705 series and focuses on methods for F-specific RNA coliphages, according to the applicable scope and version.
- ISO 10705-2 ISO 10705-2 specifies a method for detecting and enumerating somatic coliphages by incubating the sample with a suitable host strain.
- ISO 11731 ISO 11731 is an international standard for enumerating Legionella in water. It is relevant for control programs in facilities, domestic hot water, towers, spas and aerosol-risk systems.
- ISO 19458 ISO 19458 is a reference standard for microbiological water sampling planning, sampling procedures, transport, handling and storage before analysis begins.
- ISO 22000 ISO 22000 is an international standard for food safety management systems. It can relate to control of water used as an ingredient, process aid or cleaning medium.
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Definition: Directiva (UE) 2020/2184
Directive (EU) 2020/2184 is the European framework for the quality of water intended for human consumption. It reinforces risk-based management and includes somatic coliphages in treatment evaluation when applicable.
Why it matters: Directiva (UE) 2020/2184
Useful for selecting the right method, product family, sampling point, report or traceability workflow in water quality programs.
