EN ISO 948:2009

Spices and condiments - Sampling (ISO 948:1980)

Contains information on the apparatus required, constitution of lots, the method of taking increments, bulk samples, laboratory samples, packing and labelling of samples, storage and despatch of samples, and the data to be included in the sampling report.

Gewürze und würzende Zutaten - Probenahme (ISO 948:1980)

Diese Internationale Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Probenahme von Gewürzen und würzenden Zutaten fest.

Épices - Échantillonnage (ISO 948:1980)

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2009
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Jan-2010
• ICS: 67.220.10 - Spices and condiments
• Technical Committee: CEN/SS C01 - Food products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/SS C01 - Food products
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Due Date: 24-Apr-2009
• Completion Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 948:2009 - Spices and condiments - Sampling (ISO 948:1980)

Overview

EN ISO 948:2009 - Spices and condiments: Sampling (ISO 948:1980) sets out a standardized, practical method for taking representative samples of spices and condiments from consignments and lots. Adopted by CEN from ISO 948:1980, this standard specifies apparatus, lot constitution, increment-taking procedures, bulk and laboratory sample preparation, packaging and labelling, storage and dispatch, and the content of the sampling report.

Key Topics

• Scope and definitions

  • Defines consignment, lot, increment, bulk sample and laboratory sample for spice sampling.
  • A lot is containers in a consignment of the same variety, year and grade; heterogeneous consignments must be grouped into separate lots.

• Apparatus

  • Typical sampling tools include sack-type spears or triers (for bags), shovels and dividing apparatus to mix and split bulk samples.

• Number of containers to sample

  • Prescribes how many containers to select from a lot:
    • 1–5 containers: sample all containers
    • 6–49 containers: take 5 containers
    • 50–100 containers: take 10% of containers
    • Over 100 containers: take the square root of the number of containers (rounded)
  • For moving loads, sample during loading/unloading using the same rules.

• Increment and bulk sample procedures

  • Take increments from different positions in each selected container using appropriate instruments.
  • Combine and thoroughly mix increments to form the bulk sample.
  • Calculate sampling interval r = N / n (N = total containers in lot; n = number to be sampled); select every rth container from a random start.

• Laboratory samples, packaging and labelling

  • Divide the bulk sample into three or more equal laboratory samples (buyer, seller, reference).
  • Use clean, dry, airtight glass or inert containers that do not affect product quality.
  • Seal containers to prevent undetected re-opening and label with full sampling details (date, sampler, product, grade, variety, year).

• Storage, dispatch and reporting

  • Store samples to avoid temperature fluctuations; long-term storage in cool, dark conditions.
  • Dispatch lab samples promptly.
  • Sampling report should record condition of product, method used (and deviations), infestation or other circumstances, and all identifying details.

Applications

• Ensures consistent, legally defensible sampling for:
  • Quality control and laboratory analysis in spice processing and trading
  • Buyer-seller disputes and arbitration (reference sample retained)
  • Regulatory inspections and customs testing
  • Procurement, acceptance testing and certification of spices and condiments

Who uses this standard

• Food quality managers, laboratory analysts, auditors, inspectors, spice traders, packers, and customs authorities.

Related standards

• Adopted by CEN as EN ISO 948:2009 from ISO 948:1980; developed under ISO/TC 34 (Food products).

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2009
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SIST ISO 948:1997
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Spices and condiments - Sampling (ISO 948:1980)
Gewürze und würzende Zutaten - Probenahme (ISO 948:1980)
Épices - Échantillonnage (ISO 948:1980)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 948:2009
ICS:
67.220.10 =DþLPEH Spices and condiments
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 948
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2009
ICS 67.220.10
English Version
Spices and condiments - Sampling (ISO 948:1980)
Épices - Échantillonnage (ISO 948:1980) Gewürze und würzende Zutaten - Probenahme (ISO
948:1980)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 June 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Contents Page
Foreword .3

Foreword
The text of ISO 948:1980 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34 “Food Products” of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 948:2009.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by January 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 948:1980 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 948:2009 without any modification.

International Standard
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First edition - 1980-02-15
UDC 633.82/.84 : 620.113 Ref. No. IS0 9484980 (E)
Descriptors : agricultural products, spices, sampling, packages, storage, labelling.
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Foreword
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national standards institutes (IS0 member bodies). The work of developing Interna-
tional Standards is carried out through IS0 technical committees. Every member body
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governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to
the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by
the IS0 Council.
International Standard IS0 948 was developed by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34,
Agricultural food products.
It was submitted directly to the IS0 Council, in accordance with clause 5.10.1 of part 1
of the Directives for the technical work of ISO. It cancels and replaces IS0 Recommen-
dation R 9484969, which had been approved by the member bodies of the following
countries :
India Portugal
Australia
Bulgaria Iran Romania
Ireland South Africa, Rep. of
Canada
Colombia Israel Thailand
United Kingdom
Czechoslovakia Korea, Rep. of
Egypt, Arab Rep. of Netherlands USSR
Yugoslavia
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Greece Poland
Hungary
No member body had expressed disapproval of the document.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IS0 948-1980 (E)
Spices and condiments - Sampling
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3.2.3 Precautions shall be taken to protect the samples, the
1 Scope and field of application
product being sampled and the sample containers from adven-
titious contamination.
This International Standard specifies a method of sampling
spices and condiments.
4 Apparatus
2 Definitions
The a
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