Division I.1 Method of sampling
United Kingdom
The aggregate sample shall be at least 1 kg, except where it is not possible e.g. when sampling a single package.
The minimum number of incremental samples to be taken from the lot shall be as given in Table 1. F1In the case of liquid products the lot shall be thoroughly mixed insofar as possible by either manual or mechanical means immediately prior to sampling. In this case, a homogeneous distribution of patulin can be assumed within a given lot. It is therefore sufficient to take three incremental samples from a lot to form the aggregate sample.
The incremental samples shall be of similar weight. The weight of an incremental sample shall be at least 100 grams, resulting in an aggregate sample of at least 1 kg. Departure from this method shall be recorded in the record provided for under part A.3.8 of Annex I.
Table 1
Minimum number of incremental samples to be taken from the lot
| Weight of lot (in kg) | Minimum number of incremental samples to be taken | Aggregate sample weight(kg) |
|---|---|---|
| < 50 | 3 | 1 |
| 50 to 500 | 5 | 1 |
| > 500 | 10 | 1 |
If the lot consists of individual packages, then the number of packages, which shall be taken to form the aggregate sample, is given in Table 2.
Table 2
Number of packages (incremental samples) which shall be taken to form the aggregate sample if the lot consists of individual packages
| Number of packages or units in the lot | Number of packages or units to be taken | Aggregate sample weight(kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | 1 package or unit | 1 |
| 26 to 100 | about 5 %, at least two packages or units | 1 |
| > 100 | about 5 %, at maximum 10 packages or units | 1 |
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.