AS 2609.1-1983

1 - AS 2609.1-1983 MATERIALS USED FOR THE PACKAGING OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES - METHODS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ODOUR AND TAINT - SENS
2 - CONTENTS
3 - FOREWORD
3 - METHODS
3 - 1 SCOPE.
3 - 2 APPLICATION.
3 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
4 - 4 DEFINITIONS.
4 - 4.1 Flavour
4 - 4.2 Foodstuff
4 - 4.3 Taint
4 - 4.4 Odour and smell
4 - 4.5 Packaging material
4 - 4.6 Taste
4 - 5 TEST PANELS.
4 - 5.1 Number.
4 - 5.2 Selection of Test Panel Personnel.
4 - 5.3 Briefing.
4 - 6 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS.
4 - 6.1 Odour Test.
4 - 6.2 Taint Test.
4 - 7 TESTING ROOM.
5 - 8 SELECTION OF SAMPLES.
5 - 9 ODOUR TEST METHOD.
5 - 9.1 Preparation of Samples.
5 - 9.2 Procedure.
5 - 9.3 Interpretation of Results.
5 - 10 TAINT TEST METHOD.
5 - 10.1 Preparation of Samples.
6 - 10.2 Procedure.
6 - 10.3 Interpretation of Results.
6 - 11 TEST REPORT.
6 - 12 CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTE.
8 - APPENDIX A - RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SELECTION OF TEST PANELS FOR ODOUR AND TAINT ASSESSMENT
8 - A1 PERSONNEL.
8 - A2 PRELIMINARY SELECTION OF PERSONNEL.
8 - A3 FURTHER SELECTION OF PANEL.
9 - APPENDIX B - RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE OPERATION OF TEST PANELS FOR ODOUR AND TAINT ASSESSMENT
9 - B1 TEST ROOM.
9 - B2 PLANNING THE TEST.
9 - B3 OPERATING PROCEDURE.
11 - APPENDIX C - RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SELECTION OF SUBSTITUTE MODEL SUBSTANCES FOR THE TAINT TEST
11 - APPENDIX D - SIMPLIFIED METHOD OF SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR THE TAINT TEST

Relates to assessment by sensory methods of odour and taint packaged foods and beverages from packaging materials. Includes separate procedures for odour and for taint, and sets out recommendations for selection and operation of test panels. Also provides for selection of model substances for taint test, and a simplified method of sample preparation for the taint test, e.g. for butter and cheese products.

This standard sets out the sensory methods to be used for assessing the risk of odour and taint from packaging materials causing complaint in respect of packaged foods and beverages (hereinafter referred to as foodstuffs).