Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of microbiological state

This method describes the dip slide procedures, that uses two types of agar to test the presence of commensal bacteria and coliforms (gram negative). This procedure is suitable when a manufacturer requires a simple test to screen finished filling material hygiene. This method cannot be used to test the presence of sulphito-reducing clostrides (gram positive) and salmonella (gram negative).

Federn und Daunen - Prüfverfahren - Bestimmung des mikrobiologischen Zustandes

Dieses Verfahren beschreibt die Arbeitsabläufe mit Tauch-Objektträgern, bei denen zwei Arten von Agar verwendet werden, um zu prüfen, ob Kommensalbakterien und coliforme Keime (gramnegativ) vorhanden sind. Dieses Verfahren ist geeignet, wenn ein Hersteller eine einfache Prüfung zur Kontrolle der Hygiene von fertig bearbeitetem Füllmaterial benötigt. Dieses Verfahren kann nicht zur Prüfung auf Aunwesenheit von sulfitreduzierenden Clostridien (grampositiv) und Salmonellen (gramnegativ) verwendet werden.

Plumes et duvets - Méthodes d'essais - Détermination de l'état microbiologique

Cette méthode décrit la procédure de la lame gélosée, qui utilise deux types d'Agar pour tester la présence des bactéries commensales et des bactéries coliformes (Gram négatif). Cette procédure est adaptée aux besoins d'un fabricant qui souhaite avec un essai simple analyser l'état hygiénique de produits de garnissage prêts à l'emploi. Elle ne peut pas être utilisée pour tester la présence de clostridies sulfito réductrices (Gram positif) et de salmonelles (Gram négatif).

Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of microbiological state

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Nov-2000
ICS
59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials
Technical Committee
SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Dec-2000
Due Date
01-Dec-2000
Completion Date
01-Dec-2000
Ref Project
EN 1884:1998 - Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of microbiological state

Overview

EN 1884:1998 - published by CEN and adopted in several national editions (e.g., SIST EN 1884:2000) - defines a simple microbiological screening method for feather and down filling materials. The standard describes a dip‑slide procedure using two types of agar to detect the presence of commensal bacteria and coliforms (Gram‑negative bacteria) in finished filling material. It is intended as a manufacturer‑level hygiene check and is not suitable for detecting certain pathogens.

Key Topics

  • Scope and purpose
    • Screening test for the microbiological state of feather and down filling materials.
    • Useful for routine hygiene monitoring of finished products.
  • Test principle
    • Dip‑slide technique employing two agar media: one for general commensal bacteria and one selective for coliforms.
  • What the method detects
    • Presence and relative level of commensal bacteria and Gram‑negative coliforms.
  • Limitations and exclusions
    • Not suitable for detection of sulphito‑reducing clostridia (Gram‑positive anaerobes) or Salmonella (Gram‑negative pathogenic species).
    • Designed as a simple rapid screen rather than a comprehensive pathogen assay.
  • Practical features
    • Simple procedure that can be performed by manufacturer QC staff or basic microbiology labs.
    • Portable and cost‑effective screening method for finished filling material hygiene.

Applications

  • Who uses EN 1884:1998
    • Feather and down manufacturers and processors performing incoming or final product hygiene checks.
    • Quality control teams in textile and bedding industries.
    • Suppliers and distributors verifying batch cleanliness of filling materials.
    • Basic testing laboratories providing routine hygiene screening services.
  • When to use
    • Routine production checks and batch screening of pillows, duvets, jackets, and other filled products.
    • Quick on‑site assessments where a simple, rapid indicator of microbial load is required.
  • Practical value
    • Enables manufacturers to monitor hygiene trends, identify contamination events, and trigger further laboratory investigation when elevated counts are found.
    • Not a substitute for targeted pathogen testing or for regulatory certification that requires specific pathogen assays.

Related Standards

  • EN 1884:1998 complements other microbiological standards and more specific test methods. For comprehensive pathogen detection (e.g., Salmonella or anaerobic clostridia), consult the relevant CEN/ISO microbiological methods or national standards that cover targeted pathogen assays.

Keywords: EN 1884, feather and down, microbiological state, dip slide, commensal bacteria, coliforms, hygiene screening, CEN standard, feather filling material testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 1884:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of microbiological state". This standard covers: This method describes the dip slide procedures, that uses two types of agar to test the presence of commensal bacteria and coliforms (gram negative). This procedure is suitable when a manufacturer requires a simple test to screen finished filling material hygiene. This method cannot be used to test the presence of sulphito-reducing clostrides (gram positive) and salmonella (gram negative).

This method describes the dip slide procedures, that uses two types of agar to test the presence of commensal bacteria and coliforms (gram negative). This procedure is suitable when a manufacturer requires a simple test to screen finished filling material hygiene. This method cannot be used to test the presence of sulphito-reducing clostrides (gram positive) and salmonella (gram negative).

SIST EN 1884:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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