GB 4789.24-2024 English PDF (GB4789.24-2024)

This Standard specifies the sampling and sample treatment methods for candy, chocolate and cocoa butter chocolate and their products, cocoa products. This Standard is applicable to the sampling and sample treatment of candy, chocolate and their products, cocoa butter chocolate and their products, cocoa products (including cocoa replacers). 2 Equipment and Materials 2.1 Sampling Tools The sampling tools shall be made of stainless steel or other materials of appropriate strength, with smooth surfaces, no gaps, and rounded corners. The sampling tools shall be cleaned and sterilized and kept dry before use. The sampling tools include stirring utensils, sampling spoons, spoons, knives (knives or spatulas), scissors and tweezers, etc. 2.2 Sample Containers The material (such as: glass, stainless steel and plastic, etc.) and structure of the sample containers shall be able to thoroughly ensure the original state of the sample. Containers and lids shall be clean, sterile and dry. The sample containers, which shall be of sufficient volume, include sampling bags, sampling tubes and sampling bottles, etc. 2.3 Other Supplies Include alcohol lamps, thermometers, aluminum foils, sealing films, markers and sampling registration forms, etc. 3 Sampling 3.1 Sampling Principle and Sampling Scheme The sampling principle and sampling scheme shall comply with the stipulations of GB 4789.1. The number of sampling pieces n shall comply with the requirements of relevant food safety GB 4789.24-2024 www.ChineseStandard.net  Buy True-PDF  Auto-delivery. Page 5 of 6 standards. The sampling size of each sample shall not be less than 5 times the samples of the inspection organization or be determined in accordance with the purpose of inspection. The sampling requirements for a food sample are specified as follows. 3.2 Pre-packaged Candy, Chocolate and Their Products, Cocoa Butter Chocolate and Their Products, Cocoa Products (including cocoa replacers) 3.2.1 For solid and semi-solid candy, choco...