Division B The use of alternative analytical methods is acceptable:

for the plate count at 30 °C, where the methods are validated against the reference method mentioned in point 1 of Part A in accordance with the protocol set out in standard EN ISO 16140-2, supplemented by standard EN ISO 16297 for the specific case of plate count in raw milk.

In particular, the conversion relationship between an alternative method and the reference method mentioned in point 1 of Part A is established according to standard EN ISO 21187.

for the somatic cell count, where the methods are validated against the reference method mentioned in point 2 of Part A in accordance with the protocol set out in standard ISO 8196-3 and operated in accordance with standard EN ISO 13366-2 or other similar internationally accepted protocols.