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For the purposes of the tables set out in paragraph 2 above, the symbols referred to shall have the following meanings—

  • n = number of sample units comprising the sample;

  • c = number of sample units where the bacterial count may be between “m” and “M”, the sample being considered acceptable if the bacterial count of the other sample units is “m” or less;

  • m = threshold value for the number of bacteria, the result is considered satisfactory if the number of bacteria in all sample units does not exceed “m”;

  • M = maximum value for the number of bacteria, the result is considered unsafisfactory if the number of bacteria in one or more sample units is “M” or more.