Division D.2.4 Method of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts (lots < 15 tonnes)F1
United Kingdom
The number of incremental samples to be taken depends on the weight of the lot, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 100.
The figures in the following table 2 may be used to determine the number of incremental samples to be taken and the subsequent division of the aggregate sample.
Table 2
Number of incremental samples to be taken depending on the weight of the lot and number of subdivisions of the aggregate sample
| Lot weight (tonnes) | No of incremental samples | Aggregate sample Weight (kg) (in case of retail packings, weight of aggregate sample can diverge — see point D.2.1) | No of laboratory samples from aggregate sample |
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| ≤ 0,1 | 10 | 2 | 1 (no division) |
| > 0,1 – ≤ 0,2 | 15 | 3 | 1 (no division) |
| > 0,2 – ≤ 0,5 | 20 | 4 | 1 (no division) |
| > 0,5 – ≤ 1,0 | 30 | 6 | 1 (no division) |
| > 1,0 – ≤ 2,0 | 40 | 8 (- < 12 kg) | 1 (no division) |
| > 2,0 – ≤ 5,0 | 60 | 12 | 2 |
| > 5,0 – ≤ 10,0 | 80 | 16 | 2 |
| > 10,0 – ≤ 15,0 | 100 | 20 | 2 |
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Weight of the aggregate sample ≤ 20 kg which shall be mixed and if necessary divided into two equal laboratory samples of ≤ 10 kg before grinding (this division into two laboratory samples is not necessary in case of, groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts subjected to further sorting or other physical treatment and of the availability of equipment which is able to homogenise up to 20 kg samples).
In cases where the aggregate sample weights are less than 20 kg, the aggregate sample shall be divided into laboratory samples according to following guidance:
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< 12 kg: no division into laboratory samples;
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≥ 12 kg division into two laboratory samples.
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Each laboratory sample shall be separately ground finely and mixed thoroughly to achieve complete homogenisation, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Annex II,
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If it is not possible to carry out the method of sampling described above because of the unacceptable commercial consequences resulting from damage to the lot (because of packaging forms, means of transport, etc.) an alternative method of sampling may be applied provided that it is as representative as possible and is fully described and documented.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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.