ASTM D7816
Standard Test Method for Enumeration of Halophilic and Proteolytic Bacteria in Raceway Brine, Brine-Cured Hides and Skins
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ASTM D7816 is a technical standard for the enumeration of halophilic and proteolytic bacteria in raceway brine, brine-cured hides and skins. It provides a consistent approach for assessing microbial levels in saline curing environments where bacterial activity can affect product condition and process control. By focusing on these specific organisms and materials, the standard supports more reliable testing, quality evaluation, and oversight in brine-handling and hide-processing operations.
Purpose of ASTM D7816
The purpose of ASTM D7816 is to define a standardized test method for counting halophilic and proteolytic bacteria in raceway brine and in brine-cured hides and skins. This helps laboratories and processors use a common technical framework when evaluating microbial presence in high-salt systems. As a result, the method can support more comparable results, better monitoring practices, and clearer interpretation of microbiological conditions within brining and curing workflows.
Common use cases of ASTM D7816
This standard is commonly used in laboratory testing and quality control activities related to raceway brine and brine-cured hides and skins. It may be applied when monitoring brine condition, checking microbial loads during curing operations, or evaluating samples as part of routine process control. ASTM D7816 is also useful when consistency is needed across internal testing programs, supplier oversight, or product evaluation tied to salted and brined hide-processing environments.
Why ASTM D7816 matters
ASTM D7816 matters because it helps establish a repeatable way to measure bacteria that may be relevant to brine-based hide and skin processing. Consistent enumeration supports better decision-making for compliance activities, process monitoring, and product quality control. It can also reduce ambiguity when comparing results between labs or over time, which is important in technical environments where microbial conditions may influence material handling, performance, and overall operational reliability.
- Enumeration method for target bacteria
- Raceway brine and brine-cured materials
- Supports laboratory and QC testing
- Helps improve result consistency
- Useful for microbial monitoring programs
- Publication Date: 2023-09-19
- Publisher: ASTM
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