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Secretariat: NEN (Netherlands)
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Chairperson (until end 2027):Mr J.M.M. Cruijsen
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1970
Scope
Standardization of methods of analysis and sampling for milk and milk products, covering the dairy chain from primary production to consumption
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This committee contributes with 19 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 34/SC 5
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 34/SC 5:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/TC 34/SC 9 | Microbiology | ISO |
| ISO/TC 34/SC 11 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 34/SC 5
ISO/TC 34/SC 5 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 34/SC 9 | Microbiology | ISO |
| ISO/TC 69/SC 6 | Measurement methods and results | ISO |
| ISO/TC 276 | Biotechnology | ISO |
| ISO/TC 276/SC 1 | Analytical methods | ISO |
| ISO/TC 334 | Reference materials | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| AOAC INTERNATIONAL | AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Association of Analytical Communities | A |
| CAC | Codex Alimentarius Commission | A |
| FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | A |
| IDF | International Dairy Federation | A |
| IUMS | International Union of Microbiological Societies | A |
| USP | US Pharmacopeial Convention | A |
| CIIA | International Commission for Food Industries | B |
| EC - European Commission | European Commission | B |
| Date | Month | Location | TC/SC | Note |
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| 1-3 | April 2025 | Anand (India) | ISO/TC 34/SC 5 |
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