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SAM-103 Foodstuffs, powder |
Foodstuffs, powder | |
Definition (list of HS codes covered by this card) |
Solid foodstuffs in powder form or fine flakes, such as milk-powder, flour or sugar. This card also covers animal feed products in powder form or fine flakes. For larger particles see card for ‘Loose grain and seeds’. For products in individual packs see specific card for ‘Retail packages and finished articles’. |
Foodstuffs, powder | |
Recommended minimum quantity for each final sample |
0,5 kg |
Applicable standards (ISO and EU Norms) and relevant legislation |
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Equipment needed | |
Suggested sampling tool depending on the method used | |
Containers to be used for the sampling |
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Safety precautions and risk assessment |
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Sampling plan | |
Type of consignment | Procedure |
Consignment for Customs clearance | One aggregate sample consists of an appropriate number of incremental samples chosen randomly or systematically throughout the consignment. When you are satisfied the consignment is homogeneous, one incremental sample is usually taken as representing the goods covered by the same customs declaration. |
Consignments for CAP (export refunds) or excise control | The aggregate sample consists of an appropriate number of incremental samples. The minimum number of incremental samples is described below. If the consignment consists of goods originating from one production line (the lot number is identical) a reduced number of samples may be taken. |
Loose in carriages, bulk, tanks or container | One aggregate sample from five or more incremental samples taken from conventional points depending on the size of the tank and number of tanks, chosen randomly or systematically throughout the consignment, see Sampling of solids, 2.2 Sampling of bulk products in the General part. Check the homogeneity of the lot — if the homogeneity is in doubt, take more incremental samples. More aggregate samples should be created from tanks if containing different products or lots. Sample is usually taken from top openings through the hatch. Cross-sectional sampling can be also used.
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Bags, drums | One or more aggregate samples: from incremental samples (one or more depending on the product homogeneity, number of containers) drawn from the middle of each container chosen randomly or systematically throughout the consignment, see Sampling of solids from transport packages in the General part. An aggregate sample may be formed only from containers from the same lot contained in the same consignment. If there are several lots, they should be identified and sampled separately. If a sample is taken from only one container (e.g. barrel), it is poured directly from the sampler into the sample container. |
Powders being moved | One aggregate sample: from incremental samples throughout the whole diameter of the stream, with intervals determined by the moving speed, see Sampling from moving cargo. Where the product is being mechanically moved using conveyors or other equipment there may be diverter valves or chutes that allow samples to be drawn at regular intervals from the moving stream. If these are not present it may be necessary for health and safety reasons to stop the flow and use a shovel or scoop to draw samples from the conveyor. In some cases samples may be collected by passing a scoop with long handles through the moving stream of chemical product at regular intervals. In each case samples must be drawn during the whole time the lot is flowing past the sampling point to ensure that the aggregate sample is representative. |
Handling of samples | |
General comments |
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Sampling form |
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Foodstuff, powder (expand list) | |
HS number | Description |
Revisions | ||
Version | Date | Changes |
1.0 | 12.10.2012 | First version |
1.1 | 10.02.2021 | Update - New format, addition of animal feed HS Codes and other modifications |