AS 1731.10-2000

1 - AS 1731.10-2000 REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CABINETS - TEST FOR ABSENCE OF ODOUR AND TASTE
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - 1 SCOPE
5 - 1.1 Scope of Standard
5 - 1.2 Scope of Part 10
5 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
5 - 3 PREPARATION AND TESTING
5 - 3.1 Ambient temperature
5 - 3.2 Cleaning
5 - 3.3 Thermostat setting
5 - 3.4 Samples
6 - 3.5 Test period
6 - 4 EXAMINATION OF SAMPLES
6 - 4.1 Conditions
6 - 4.2 Evaluation
7 - 4.3 Test report

Specifies a method to check that materials used for the internal components of refrigerated display cabinets will not impact on either the taste or odour of food.

1.1 Scope of StandardThis Standard specifies terminology, general mechanical and physical requirements, test conditions as well as installation and maintenance, including a users guide, for refrigerated display cabinets for the sale or display, or both, of food products.This Standard does not cover refrigerated vending machines, cabinets intended for use in catering or similar non-retail applications, or food service cabinets.1.2 Scope of Part 10This Part of AS 1731 specifies methods of test to check that materials used for the internal components of refrigerated display cabinets will not impart either taste or odour to food.

First published as AS B220-1966.
Revised and redesignated AS 1731-1975.
Revised and designated in part as AS 1731-1983.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1731.10-2000.