GB 4789.46-2024 English PDF (GB4789.46-2024)

This standard specifies the sampling and sample processing methods for fresh fruits and vegetables and their products, edible fungus products, and nut and seed foods. This standard applies to the sampling and sample processing for fresh fruits and vegetables and their products, edible fungus products, and nut and seed foods. This standard does not apply to beverages or frozen drinks made from fruits and vegetables. 2 Equipment and materials 2.1 Sampling tools Sampling tools shall be made of stainless steel or other materials of appropriate strength, with smooth surfaces, rounded corners, and no gaps. Sampling tools shall be cleaned, sterilized, and kept dry before use. Sampling tools include stirring utensils, sampling spoons, scoops, knives, sampling drills, scissors, tweezers, etc. 2.2 Sample container The material (such as glass, stainless steel, and plastic) and structure of the sample container shall be able to fully ensure the original state of the sample. Containers and lids shall be clean, sterile, and dry. The sample container shall be of sufficient volume so that the sample can be fully mixed before testing. Sample containers include sampling bags, sampling tubes, sampling bottles, etc. 2.3 Other supplies The alcohol lamp, thermometer, aluminum foil, sealing film, marker pen, sampling registration form, etc. are included. 3 Sampling 3.1 Sampling principles and sampling plans GB 4789.46-2024 www.ChineseStandard.net ? Buy True-PDF ? Auto-delivery Page 5 of 8 Sampling principles and sampling plans shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of GB 4789.1. The number of sampling pieces n shall be implemented in accordance with the requirements of relevant food safety standards. The sampling volume of each sample shall not be less than 5 times the sample volume of the inspection unit, or determined according to the purpose of inspection. The following specifies the sampling requirements for 1 food sample. 3.2 Pre-packaged fresh fruits and vegetabl...