SIST EN 1378:1998
(Main)Foodstuffs - Determination of aspartame in table top sweetener preparations - Method by high performance liquid chromatography
Foodstuffs - Determination of aspartame in table top sweetener preparations - Method by high performance liquid chromatography
This European Standard specifies a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of aspartame in table top sweetener preparations. An inter-laboratory test has been carried out on sweetener tablets.
Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Aspartam in Tafelsüßen - Hochleistungs-flüssigkeitschromatographisches Verfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein hochleistungs-flüssigkeitschromatographisches (HPLC) Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Aspartam in Tafelsüße fest. Ein Ringversuch wurde mit Süßstoff-Tabletten durchgeführt.
Produits alimentaires - Dosage de l'aspartame dans les édulcorants de table - Méthode par chromatographie liquide a haute performance
La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode par chromatographie liquide à haute performance (HPLC) permettant de déterminer la concentration en aspartame des édulcorants de table. Un essai interlaboratoire a été mené sur des sucrettes.
Živila - Določevanje aspartama v namiznih sladilih - Metoda tekočinske kromatografije visoke ločljivosti
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Overview
EN 1378:1996 is a CEN (European Committee for Standardization) standard titled Foodstuffs - Determination of aspartame in table top sweetener preparations - Method by high performance liquid chromatography. The standard specifies an HPLC method for quantifying aspartame in tabletop sweetener formulations and reports that an inter‑laboratory test was carried out on sweetener tablets to assess performance and reproducibility.
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose: Defines the analytical scope - determination of aspartame in table top sweetener preparations using HPLC.
- Analytical method: Provides a standardized high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) approach for separation and quantification of aspartame. (The standard describes the procedural framework rather than brand‑specific instrumentation.)
- Sample handling and preparation: Covers requirements for representative sampling and preparation of sweetener tablets or preparations prior to chromatographic analysis.
- Calibration and quantification: Describes calibration practice and quantitative determination of aspartame concentrations using HPLC results.
- Quality and performance: Includes inter‑laboratory test results to inform expected precision and reproducibility for routine testing.
- Reporting: Outlines how to report results, including units, uncertainties, and any deviations from the procedure.
Applications
EN 1378:1996 is practical for organizations and professionals involved in sweetener analysis and food quality control:
- Food and sweetener manufacturers conducting product formulation verification and batch release testing.
- Contract and in‑house analytical laboratories performing quality control (QC) or ingredient quantification.
- Regulatory and inspection bodies verifying compliance with labeling and food safety rules.
- Research and development teams developing or reformulating tabletop sweeteners and requiring reliable aspartame quantification.
Using this standard helps ensure consistency between laboratories, reliable measurement of aspartame content, and defensible data for compliance, product specification, or quality assurance.
Related standards
- Other CEN/ISO standards on food analysis and analytical method validation provide complementary guidance.
- Laboratories should follow general competence and quality management frameworks such as ISO/IEC 17025 when implementing EN 1378 methods.
Keywords: EN 1378:1996, aspartame determination, HPLC, high performance liquid chromatography, table top sweetener, foodstuffs standard, CEN, sweetener analysis, quality control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1378:1998 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Foodstuffs - Determination of aspartame in table top sweetener preparations - Method by high performance liquid chromatography". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of aspartame in table top sweetener preparations. An inter-laboratory test has been carried out on sweetener tablets.
This European Standard specifies a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of aspartame in table top sweetener preparations. An inter-laboratory test has been carried out on sweetener tablets.
SIST EN 1378:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.180.10 - Sugar and sugar products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1378:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1378:1998/AC:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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