BRIEFING
〈64〉 Probiotic Tests. This proposal is based on the version of the chapter official as of August 1, 2019. On the basis of comments received, the following revisions are proposed:
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Provide additional options for the types of electrophoresis systems recommended for the analysis of the PCR amplification products in Identification.
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Add specific stomacher conditions (rpm and time) for both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium under Sample preparation in Enumeration.
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Add specific incubation conditions (temperature and time) for both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium under Analysis in Enumeration.
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Update some reagents and link them to USP reagents to properly describe the specifications required for the corresponding tests.
Additionally, minor editorial changes have been made to update the chapter to current USP style.
The comment period for this revision ends on November 30, 2023. In the absence of any significant adverse comments, it is proposed to implement this revision via an Interim Revision Announcement with an official date of March 1, 2024.
(NBDS: M. Monagas)
Correspondence Number—C322710