SIST EN 1376:1998
(Main)Foodstuffs - Determination of saccharin in table top sweetener preparations - Spectrometric method
Foodstuffs - Determination of saccharin in table top sweetener preparations - Spectrometric method
This European Standard specifies a spectrometric method for the determination of sodium saccharin and saccharin content in solid table top sweetener preparations prepared from cyclamate/saccharin or saccharin. An inter-laboratory test has been carried out on sweetener tablets.
Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Saccharin in Tafelsüßen - Spektralphotometrisches Verfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein spektralphotometrisches Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Saccharin-Natrium und Saccharin in festen Tafelsüßen auf der Basis Cyclamat/Saccharin bzw. Saccharin fest. Ein Ringversuch wurde mit Süßstofftabletten durchgeführt.
Produits alimentaires - Dosage de la saccharine dans les édulcorants de table - Méthode spectrométrique
La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode spectrométrique permettant de déterminer la concentration en saccharinate de sodium et en saccharine des préparations de table préparées à partir de cyclamate et de saccharine ou de saccharine. Un essai interlaboratoire a été mené sur des sucrettes.
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Overview
EN 1376:1996 (CEN) defines a spectrometric method for the determination of sodium saccharin and saccharin in solid table‑top sweetener preparations (formulations based on cyclamate/saccharin or saccharin). The standard was validated by an inter‑laboratory test and has been adopted in national editions (e.g., SIST EN 1376:1998). It is intended for routine laboratory use where accurate quantification of saccharin is required for quality control and regulatory compliance.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope: Applies to solid table‑top sweetener preparations containing saccharin or cyclamate/saccharin blends.
- Analytical principle: A spectrometric (spectrophotometric) technique is specified to quantify saccharin and sodium saccharin in prepared samples.
- Sample handling: The standard covers preparation of solid samples for analysis to ensure representative measurement of tablet formulations.
- Calibration and quantification: Procedures for preparing calibration standards, measuring absorbance, and calculating saccharin content are included (method aims to ensure accuracy and reproducibility).
- Validation: An inter‑laboratory test supports the method’s performance; precision and reproducibility parameters are addressed so laboratories can assess measurement uncertainty.
- Reporting: Requirements for expression of results and documentation of test conditions to support traceability and regulatory reporting.
(Note: EN 1376:1996 provides procedural and performance requirements; specific experimental parameters such as wavelengths or reagent formulations are contained in the full standard document.)
Applications
- Quality control in sweetener and food additive manufacturing to verify labelled saccharin content.
- Routine testing by food analysis laboratories and contract testing services.
- Regulatory compliance checks by food safety authorities and inspection bodies.
- Product development and batch release testing where accurate saccharin quantification in tablet formulations is required.
Who Should Use This Standard
- Analytical chemists in food and ingredient companies
- Laboratory managers and QA/QC personnel in sweetener production
- Third‑party testing laboratories accredited for food analysis
- Regulatory agencies assessing compliance with food additive limits
Related Standards
- Other CEN/ISO standards and national methods for sweetener analysis and food additive determination (consult standards catalogues for the latest related methods).
- National adoptions (for example, SIST EN 1376:1998) provide language‑specific versions and local status.
By following EN 1376:1996, laboratories can adopt a validated spectrometric approach for reliable, comparable measurement of saccharin in table‑top sweeteners-supporting product quality, labeling accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1376:1998 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Foodstuffs - Determination of saccharin in table top sweetener preparations - Spectrometric method". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a spectrometric method for the determination of sodium saccharin and saccharin content in solid table top sweetener preparations prepared from cyclamate/saccharin or saccharin. An inter-laboratory test has been carried out on sweetener tablets.
This European Standard specifies a spectrometric method for the determination of sodium saccharin and saccharin content in solid table top sweetener preparations prepared from cyclamate/saccharin or saccharin. An inter-laboratory test has been carried out on sweetener tablets.
SIST EN 1376:1998 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 1376:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1376:1998/AC:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Saccharin in Tafelsüßen - Spektralphotometrisches VerfahrenProduits alimentaires - Dosage de la saccharine dans les édulcorants de table - Méthode spectrométriqueFoodstuffs - Determination of saccharin in table top sweetener preparations - Spectrometric meth
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