Division C.4 Method of sampling for dried fruit (lots < 15 tonnes), with the exception of figs
United Kingdom
For dried fruit lots, with the exception of figs, under 15 tonnes the sampling plan shall be used with 10 to 100 incremental samples, depending on the lot weight, resulting in an aggregate sample of 1 to 10 kg.
The figures in the following table can be used to determine the number of incremental samples to be taken.
Table 2
Number of incremental samples to be taken depending on the weight of the lot of dried fruit
| Lot weight (tonnes) | Number of incremental samples | Aggregate sample weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 0,1 | 10 | 1 |
| > 0,1-≤ 0,2 | 15 | 1,5 |
| > 0,2-≤ 0,5 | 20 | 2 |
| > 0,5-≤ 1,0 | 30 | 3 |
| > 1,0-≤ 2,0 | 40 | 4 |
| > 2,0-≤ 5,0 | 60 | 6 |
| > 5,0-≤ 10,0 | 80 | 8 |
| > 10,0-≤ 15,0 | 100 | 10 |
Notes on Annex I
Footnotes
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A guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU legislation on aflatoxins is available at http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/chemicalsafety/contaminants/aflatoxin_guidance_en.pdf. The guidance document provides additional practical information but the information contained in the guidance document is subordinate to the provisions in this Regulation.