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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2010-178/annex-I",
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  "legislation": "eur/2010/178",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 178/2010 of 2 March 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 as regards groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, tree nuts, apricot kernels, liquorice and vegetable oil (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2010-178",
  "path": "annex/I",
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  "number": "I",
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  "text": "‘D.1.\nMethod of sampling for dried figs\nThis method of sampling is of application for the official control of the maximum levels established for aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs.\nD.1.1.\nWeight of the incremental sample\nThe weight of the incremental sample shall be about 300 grams, unless otherwise defined in part D.1 of Annex I.\nIn the case of lots in retail packings, the weight of the incremental sample depends on the weight of the retail packing.\nIn the case of retail packs of more than 300 grams, this will result in aggregate samples weighing more than 30 kg. If the weight of a single retail pack is much more than 300 grams, then 300 grams shall be taken from each individual retail pack as an incremental sample. This can be done either when the sample is taken or in the laboratory. However, in cases where such method of sampling would lead to unacceptable commercial consequences resulting from damage to the lot (because of packaging forms, means of transport, etc.), then an alternative method of sampling can be applied. For example, in case where a valuable product is marketed in retail packs of 500 grams or 1 kg, the aggregate sample can be obtained by the aggregation of a number of incremental samples that is smaller than the number indicated in tables 1, 2 and 3, on the condition that the weight of the aggregate sample corresponds to the required weight of the aggregate sample mentioned in tables 1, 2 and 3.\nWhere the retail pack is less than 300 grams and if the difference is not very large, one retail pack shall be considered as one incremental sample, resulting in an aggregate sample of less than 30 kg. If the weight of the retail pack is much less than 300 grams, one incremental sample shall consist of two or more retail packs, whereby the 300 grams are approximated as closely as possible.\nD.1.2.\nGeneral survey of the method of sampling for dried figs\nTable 1\nSubdivision of lots into sublots depending on product and lot weight\nDepending on the lot weight — see table 2 of this part D.1 of this Annex.\nCommodity\nLot weight (tonne)\nWeight or number of sublots\nNo incremental samples\nAggregate sample weight (kg)\nDried figs\n≥ 15\n15-30 tonnes\n100\n30\n< 15\n—\n10-100\n≤ 30\nD.1.3.\nMethod of sampling for dried figs (lots ≥ 15 tonnes)\nOn condition that the sublot can be separated physically, each lot shall be subdivided into sublots following table 1. Taking into account that the weight of the lot is not always an exact multiple of the weight of the sublots, the weight of the sublot may exceed the mentioned weight by a maximum of 20 %.\nEach sublot shall be sampled separately,\nNumber of incremental samples: 100,\nWeight of the aggregate sample = 30 kg which shall be mixed and to be divided into three equal laboratory samples of 10 kg before grinding (this division into three laboratory samples is not necessary in case of dried figs subjected to further sorting or other physical treatment and of the availability of equipment which is able to homogenise a 30 kg sample).\nEach laboratory sample of 10 kg shall be separately ground finely and mixed thoroughly to achieve complete homogenisation, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Annex II,\nIf 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.\nD.1.4.\nMethod of sampling for dried figs (lots < 15 tonnes)\nThe number of incremental samples to be taken depends on the weight of the lot, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 100.\nThe 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.\nTable 2\nNumber of incremental samples to be taken depending on the weight of the lot and number of subdivisions of the aggregate sample\nLot weight (tonnes)\nNo of incremental samples\nAggregate sample Weight (kg) (in case of retail packings, weight of aggregate sample can diverge — see point D.1.1)\nNo of laboratory samples from aggregate sample\n≤ 0,1\n10\n3\n1 (no division)\n> 0,1 – ≤ 0,2\n15\n4,5\n1 (no division)\n> 0,2 – ≤ 0,5\n20\n6\n1 (no division)\n> 0,5 – ≤ 1,0\n30\n9 (- < 12 kg)\n1 (no division)\n> 1,0 – ≤ 2,0\n40\n12\n2\n> 2,0 – ≤ 5,0\n60\n18 (- < 24 kg)\n2\n> 5,0 – ≤ 10,0\n80\n24\n3\n> 10,0 – ≤ 15,0\n100\n30\n3\nWeight of the aggregate sample ≤ 30 kg which shall be mixed and divided into two or three equal laboratory samples of ≤ 10 kg before grinding (this division into two or three laboratory samples is not necessary in case of dried figs, subjected to further sorting or other physical treatment and of the availability of equipment which is able to homogenise up to 30 kg samples).\nIn cases where the aggregate sample weights are less than 30 kg, the aggregate sample shall be divided into laboratory samples according to following guidance:\n< 12 kg: no division into laboratory samples;\n≥ 12 – < 24 kg: division into two laboratory samples;\n≥ 24 kg: division into three laboratory samples.\nEach laboratory sample shall be separately ground finely and mixed thoroughly to achieve complete homogenisation, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Annex II,\nIf 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.\nD.1.5.\nMethod of sampling for derived products and compound foods\nD.1.5.1.\nDerived products with very small particle weight (homogeneous distribution of aflatoxin contamination)\nNumber of incremental samples: 100; for lots of under 50 tons the number of incremental samples shall be 10 to 100, depending on the lot weight (see table 3),\nTable 3\nNumber of incremental samples to be taken depending on the weight of the lot\nLot weight (tonnes)\nNo of incremental samples\nAggregate sample weight (kg)\n≤ 1\n10\n1\n> 1 – ≤ 3\n20\n2\n> 3 – ≤ 10\n40\n4\n> 10 – ≤ 20\n60\n6\n> 20 – ≤ 50\n100\n10\nThe weight of the incremental sample shall be about 100 grams. In the case of lots in retail packing, the weight of the incremental sample depends on the weight of the retail packing,\nWeight of aggregate sample = 1-10 kg sufficiently mixed,\nD.1.5.2.\nOther derived products with a relatively large particle size (heterogeneous distribution of aflatoxin contamination)\nMethod of sampling and acceptance as for dried figs (D.1.3 and D.1.4).\nD.1.6.\nSampling at retail stage\nSampling of foodstuffs at the retail stage shall be done where possible in accordance with the provisions set out in this part of Annex I.\nWhere that is not possible, other effective methods of sampling at retail stage may be used provided that they ensure that the aggregate sample is sufficiently representative of the sampled lot and is fully described and documented. In any case, the aggregate sample shall be at least 1 kg.\nD.1.7.\nSpecific method of sampling of dried figs and derived products traded in vacuum packs\nD.1.7.1.\nDried figs\nFor lots equal to or more than 15 tonnes at least 50 incremental samples resulting in a 30 kg aggregate sample shall be taken and for lots of less than 15 tonnes, 50 % of the number of incremental samples mentioned in table 2 shall be taken resulting in an aggregate sample of which the weight corresponds to the weight of the sampled lot (see table 2).\nD.1.7.2.\nProducts derived from dried figs with small particle size\nFor lots equal to or more than 50 tonnes at least 25 incremental samples resulting in a 10 kg aggregate sample shall be taken and for lots less than 50 tonnes, 25 % of the number of incremental samples mentioned in table 3 shall be taken resulting in an aggregate sample of which the weight corresponds to the weight of the sampled lot (see table 3).\nD.1.8.\nAcceptance of a lot or sublot\nFor dried figs subjected to a sorting or other physical treatment:\nacceptance if the aggregate sample or the average of the laboratory samples conforms to the maximum limit, taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nrejection if the aggregate sample or the average of the laboratory samples exceeds the maximum limit beyond reasonable doubt taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nFor dried figs intended for direct human consumption:\nacceptance if none of the laboratory samples exceeds the maximum limit, taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nrejection if one or more of the laboratory samples exceeds the maximum limit beyond reasonable doubt taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nIn cases where the aggregate sample is 12 kg or less:\nacceptance if the laboratory sample conforms to the maximum limit, taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nrejection if the laboratory sample exceeds the maximum limit beyond reasonable doubt taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nD.2.\nMethod of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts\nThis method of sampling is of application for the official control of the maximum levels established for aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts.\nD.2.1.\nWeight of the incremental sample\nThe weight of the incremental sample shall be about 200 grams, unless otherwise defined in part D.2 of Annex I.\nIn the case of lots in retail packings, the weight of the incremental sample depends on the weight of the retail packing.\nIn the case of retail packs of more than 200 grams, this will result in aggregate samples weighing more than 20 kg. If the weight of a single retail pack is much more than 200 grams, then 200 grams shall be taken from each individual retail pack as an incremental sample. This can be done either when the sample is taken or in the laboratory. However, in cases where such method of sampling would lead to unacceptable commercial consequences resulting from damage to the lot (because of packaging forms, means of transport, etc.), then an alternative method of sampling can be applied. For example, in case where a valuable product is marketed in retail packs of 500 grams or 1 kg, the aggregate sample can be obtained by the aggregation of a number of incremental samples that is smaller than the number indicated in tables 1, 2 and 3, on the condition that the weight of the aggregate sample corresponds to the required weight of the aggregate sample mentioned in tables 1, 2 and 3.\nWhere the retail pack is less than 200 grams and if the difference is not very large, one retail pack shall be considered as one incremental sample, resulting in an aggregate sample of less than 20 kg. If the weight of the retail pack is much less than 200 grams, one incremental sample shall consist of two or more retail packs, whereby the 200 grams are approximated as closely as possible.\nD.2.2.\nGeneral survey of the method of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts\nTable 1\nSubdivision of lots into sublots depending on product and lot weight\nDepending on the lot weight — see table 2 of this part D.2 of this Annex.\nCommodity\nLot weight (tonne)\nWeight or number of sublots\nNo incremental samples\nAggregate sample weight (kg)\nGroundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts\n≥ 500\n100 tonnes\n100\n20\n> 125 and < 500\n5 sublots\n100\n20\n≥ 15 and ≤ 125\n25 tonnes\n100\n20\n< 15\n—\n10-100\n≤ 20\nD.2.3.\nMethod of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts (lots ≥ 15 tonnes)\nOn condition that the sublot can be separated physically, each lot shall be subdivided into sublots following table 1. Taking into account that the weight of the lot is not always an exact multiple of the weight of the sublots, the weight of the sublot may exceed the mentioned weight by a maximum of 20 %.\nEach sublot shall be sampled separately,\nNumber of incremental samples: 100,\nWeight of the aggregate sample = 20 kg which shall be mixed and to be 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 a 20 kg sample).\nEach laboratory sample of 10 kg shall be separately ground finely and mixed thoroughly to achieve complete homogenisation, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Annex II,\nIf it is not possible to carry out the method of sampling described above because of the 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.\nD.2.4.\nMethod of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts (lots < 15 tonnes)\nThe number of incremental samples to be taken depends on the weight of the lot, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 100.\nThe 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.\nTable 2\nNumber of incremental samples to be taken depending on the weight of the lot and number of subdivisions of the aggregate sample\nLot weight (tonnes)\nNo of incremental samples\nAggregate sample Weight (kg) (in case of retail packings, weight of aggregate sample can diverge — see point D.2.1)\nNo of laboratory samples from aggregate sample\n≤ 0,1\n10\n2\n1 (no division)\n> 0,1 – ≤ 0,2\n15\n3\n1 (no division)\n> 0,2 – ≤ 0,5\n20\n4\n1 (no division)\n> 0,5 – ≤ 1,0\n30\n6\n1 (no division)\n> 1,0 – ≤ 2,0\n40\n8 (- < 12 kg)\n1 (no division)\n> 2,0 – ≤ 5,0\n60\n12\n2\n> 5,0 – ≤ 10,0\n80\n16\n2\n> 10,0 – ≤ 15,0\n100\n20\n2\nWeight 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).\nIn cases where the aggregate sample weights are less than 20 kg, the aggregate sample shall be divided into laboratory samples according to following guidance:\n< 12 kg: no division into laboratory samples;\n≥ 12 kg division into two laboratory samples.\nEach laboratory sample shall be separately ground finely and mixed thoroughly to achieve complete homogenisation, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Annex II,\nIf 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.\nD.2.5.\nMethod of sampling for derived products, with the exception of vegetable oil, and compound foods\nD.2.5.1.\nDerived products (other than vegetable oil) with small particle size, i.e. flour, peanut butter (homogeneous distribution of aflatoxin contamination)\nNumber of incremental samples: 100; for lots of under 50 tons the number of incremental samples shall be 10 to 100, depending on the lot weight (see table 3),\nTable 3\nNumber of incremental samples to be taken depending on the weight of the lot\nLot weight (tonnes)\nNo of incremental samples\nAggregate sample weight (kg)\n≤ 1\n10\n1\n> 1 – ≤ 3\n20\n2\n> 3 – ≤ 10\n40\n4\n> 10 – ≤ 20\n60\n6\n> 20 – ≤ 50\n100\n10\nThe weight of the incremental sample shall be about 100 grams. In the case of lots in retail packing, the weight of the incremental sample depends on the weight of the retail packing,\nWeight of aggregate sample = 1-10 kg sufficiently mixed,\nD.2.5.2.\nDerived products with a relatively large particle size (heterogeneous distribution of aflatoxin contamination)\nMethod of sampling and acceptance as for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts (D.2.3 and D.2.4).\nD.2.6.\nSampling at retail stage\nSampling of foodstuffs at the retail stage shall be done where possible in accordance with the provisions set out in this part of Annex I.\nWhere that is not possible, other effective methods of sampling at retail stage may be used provided that they ensure that the aggregate sample is sufficiently representative of the sampled lot and is fully described and documented. In any case, the aggregate sample shall be at least 1 kg.\nD.2.7.\nSpecific method of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels, tree nuts and derived products traded in vacuum packs\nD.2.7.1.\nPistachios, groundnuts (peanuts), Brazil nuts\nFor lots equal to or more than 15 tonnes at least 50 incremental samples resulting in a 20 kg aggregate sample shall be taken and for lots of less than 15 tonnes, 50 % of the number of incremental samples mentioned in table 2 shall be taken resulting in an aggregate sample of which the weight corresponds to the weight of the sampled lot (see table 2).\nD.2.7.2.\nApricot kernels, tree nuts other than pistachios and Brazil nuts, other oilseeds\nFor lots equal to or more than 15 tonnes at least 25 incremental samples resulting in a 20 kg aggregate sample shall be taken and for lots less than 15 tonnes, 25 % of the number of incremental samples mentioned in table 2 shall be taken resulting in an aggregate sample of which the weight corresponds to the weight of the sampled lot (see table 2).\nD.2.7.3.\nProducts derived from tree nuts, apricot kernels and groundnuts (peanuts) with small particle size\nFor lots equal to or more than 50 tonnes at least 25 incremental samples resulting in a 10 kg aggregate sample shall be taken and for lots less than 50 tonnes, 25 % of the number of incremental samples mentioned in table 3 shall be taken resulting in an aggregate sample of which the weight corresponds to the weight of the sampled lot (see table 3).\nD.2.8.\nAcceptance of a lot or sublot\nFor groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts subjected to a sorting or other physical treatment:\nacceptance if the aggregate sample or the average of the laboratory samples conforms to the maximum limit, taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nrejection if the aggregate sample or the average of the laboratory samples exceeds the maximum limit beyond reasonable doubt taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nFor groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts intended for direct human consumption:\nacceptance if none of the laboratory samples exceeds the maximum limit, taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nrejection if one or both of the laboratory samples exceeds the maximum limit beyond reasonable doubt taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nIn cases where the aggregate sample is 12 kg or less:\nacceptance if the laboratory sample conforms to the maximum limit, taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty,\nrejection if the laboratory sample exceeds the maximum limit beyond reasonable doubt taking into account the correction for recovery and measurement uncertainty;.’",
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      "text": "Depending on the lot weight — see table 2 of this part D.1 of this Annex."
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      "text": "In case the portion to be sampled is so small that it is impossible to obtain an aggregate sample of 1 kg, the aggregate sample weight might be less than 1 kg.’"
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      "text": "Depending on the lot weight — see table 2 of this part D.2 of this Annex."
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