ISO/TC 87/WG 12 - Stoppers - Sensorial test methods

This document defines a test method for the detection, qualification and possible assessment of odours/flavours exogenous to cork bark selected as bottling product in contact with beverages, still, sparkling and sparkling wines, alcohols and spirits, beers and ciders. This document is applicable to: — cork bark selected as bottling product in all its forms; — all cork components of cork stoppers: granules, discs, bodies and shanks; — all types of cork stoppers, semi-finished (shaped), semi-finished (semi-finished stoppers possibly washed and possibly colmated and/or coated) or ready for use (semi-finished stoppers, possibly branded and surface treated).

ISO 22308:2005 defines a test method for detecting, qualifying and eventually evaluating the exogenous odours/flavours of cork stoppers. ISO 22308:2005 is applicable to all kinds of cork stoppers, ready for use, designed to be in contact with alcoholic drinks.