SIST EN 1379:1998

Foodstuffs - Determination of cyclamate and saccharin in liquid 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 sodium cyclamate and saccharin in liquid table top sweetener preparations. It also allows the determination of sorbic acid in liquid table top sweetener preparations. An interlaboratory test has been carried out with liquid table top sweetener preparation.

Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Cyclamat und Saccharin in Flüssigtafelsüßen - Hochleistungs-flüssigkeitschromatographisches Verfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein hochleistungs-flüssigkeitschromatographisches (HPLC) Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Natriumcyclamat, Saccharin wie auch Sorbinsäure in Flüssigtafelsüße fest. Ein Ringversuch wurde mit Flüssigtafelsüße durchgeführt.

Produits alimentaires - Dosage du cyclamate et de la saccharine dans les édulcorants de table liquides - Méthode par chromatographie liquide a haute performance

La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode par chromatographie liquide à haute performance (HPLC) permettant de déterminer le cyclamate de sodium, et la saccharine dans les édulcorants de table liquides. Elle permet aussi la détermintion de l'acide sorbique dans des édulcorants de table liquides. Un essai interlaboratoire a été mené sur des édulcorants de lable liquides.

Živila - Določevanje ciklamata in saharina v tekočih namiznih sladilih - Metoda tekočinske kromatografije visoke ločljivosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-1998
• ICS: 67.180.10 - Sugar and sugar products
• Technical Committee: KŽP - Agricultural food products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Nov-1998
• Due Date: 01-Nov-1998
• Completion Date: 01-Nov-1998
• Ref Project: EN 1379:1996 - Foodstuffs - Determination of cyclamate and saccharin in liquid table top sweetener preparations - Method by high performance liquid chromatography

Relations

• Corrected By: SIST EN 1379:1998/AC:1998 - Foodstuffs - Determination of cyclamate and saccharin in liquid table top sweetener preparations - Method by high performance liquid chromatography
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

SIST EN 1379:1998 is a European Standard established by CEN that defines a precise analytical method for determining the presence and concentration of cyclamate and saccharin in liquid table top sweetener preparations. Utilizing high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), this method provides accurate, reliable results essential for quality control and regulatory compliance within the food industry. Additionally, the standard includes provisions for measuring sorbic acid in these sweetener solutions, broadening its application scope.

Key Topics

• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC): The standard specifies the use of HPLC, a highly sensitive and robust chromatographic technique, to separate and quantify sodium cyclamate and saccharin in liquid sweeteners.
• Analytes Covered:
  • Sodium Cyclamate: An artificial sweetener subject to regulatory limits due to safety considerations.
  • Saccharin: Another widely used artificial sweetener that requires precise quantification.
  • Sorbic Acid: Included for its role as a preservative in liquid sweetener preparations.
• Sample Matrix: Focused exclusively on liquid table top sweetener preparations, ensuring the method is optimized for this specific product category.
• Interlaboratory Validation: An interlaboratory test was conducted to ensure reproducibility and robustness of the method across different testing facilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supports compliance with food safety legislation by providing a standardized method for sweetener content verification.

Applications

The SIST EN 1379:1998 standard is highly relevant for:

• Food Manufacturers: Particularly those producing liquid sweetener products requiring routine quality control to verify sweetener content and preservative levels.
• Analytical Laboratories: Offering a validated HPLC method for testing cyclamate and saccharin levels, ensuring consistent and accepted analytical results.
• Regulatory Authorities: Facilitates inspection and verification of sweetener concentration in food products to enforce food safety standards.
• Research and Development: Enables accurate assessment of sweetener formulations during product development and stability studies.
• Exporters and Importers: Ensuring product compliance with European sweetener regulations by applying this standardized analytical technique.

Related Standards

• EN 12856 - Determination of sweeteners in foodstuffs by liquid chromatography
• ISO 15687 - Food products - Determination of artificial sweeteners - HPLC method
• Codex Alimentarius standards on food additives regulation
• Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 - Specifications for food additives including sweeteners

Conclusion

SIST EN 1379:1998 is a critical European Standard for the quantitative determination of cyclamate and saccharin in liquid sweetener products using high performance liquid chromatography. Its adoption ensures product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance, benefiting manufacturers, laboratories, and regulatory bodies alike. By establishing a harmonized method, this standard supports the food industry in maintaining consistent sweetener concentration measurements, protecting consumer safety, and facilitating international trade of liquid sweeteners.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Cyclamat und Saccharin in Flüssigtafelsüßen - Hochleistungs-flüssigkeitschromatographisches VerfahrenProduits alimentaires - Dosage du cyclamate et de la saccharine dans les édulcorants de table liquides - Méthode par chromatographie liquide a haute performanceFoodstuffs - Determination of cyclamate and saccharin in liquid table top sweetener preparations - Method by high performan
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