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Food Pathogens
Scheme 26FP1
- Pathogen detection and identification
- Salmonella spp.
- Listeria monocytogenes
- + 2 more...
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Food Non-Pathogens
Scheme 26NP1
- Total Plate Count (TPC)
- Coliforms enumeration
- E. coli enumeration
- + 2 more...
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Chocolate Testing
Scheme 26CH1
- Microbiological analysis of chocolate
- Indicator organisms
- Quality parameters
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Meat Microbiology
Scheme 26MM1
- Meat microbiology
- Total viable count
- Indicator organisms
- + 1 more...
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Seafood Microbiology
Scheme 26SF1
- Seafood microbiology
- Vibrio species
- Marine pathogens
- + 1 more...
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Big 6 E. coli
Scheme 26MX1
- Pathogenic E. coli detection
- E. coli 1 (Big 6)
- E. coli 2 (Big 6)
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Food Factory Hygiene
Scheme 26SW1
- General Hygiene swab analysis
- Gram Negative Organisms detection
- Gram Positive Organisms detection
2026 Program Schedule
Key dates for upcoming rounds. Dates subject to change.
| Program Name | Scheme ID | Enroll Close | Dispatch Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Pathogens | 26FP1 | 12-Jan-26 | 2-Feb-26 | Register |
| Food Non-Pathogens | 26NP1 | 12-Jan-26 | 2-Feb-26 | Register |
| Chocolate Testing | 26CH1 | 9-Mar-26 | 30-Mar-26 | Register |
| Meat Microbiology | 26MM1 | 20-Apr-26 | 11-May-26 | Register |
| Seafood Microbiology | 26SF1 | 16-Mar-26 | 6-Apr-26 | Register |
| Big 6 E. coli | 26MX1 | 2-Feb-26 | 23-Feb-26 | Register |
| Food Factory Hygiene | 26SW1 | 23-Feb-26 | 16-Mar-26 | Register |