Division E.4 Method of sampling for spices (lots < 15 tonnes)
United Kingdom
For lots of spices less than 15 tonnes the sampling plan shall be used with 5 to 100 incremental samples, depending on the lot weight, resulting in an aggregate sample of 0,5 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 spices
| Lot weight (tonnes) | Number of incremental samples | Aggregate sample weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 0,01 | 5 | 0,5 |
| > 0,01-≤ 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.