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SAM-112 Loose grain and seeds |
Loose grain and seeds | |
Definition (list of HS codes covered by this card) |
Free-flowing granular products; grains, seeds; food products; animal feed, etc. Oilseeds, oleaginous fruits, and any form of pelletized products. For products in powder form see specific card for “Foodstuffs, powder”. For products in individual packs see specific card for ”Retail packages and finished articles”. |
Loose grain and seeds | |
Recommended minimum quantity for each final sample |
0,5 kg (1 kg for the determination of the quality of wheat) |
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 consisting of an appropriate number of incremental samples chosen randomly or systematically throughout the consignment. |
Bags, drums | One aggregate sample: by random selection from different parts of the consignment. Take incremental samples at random from at least two bags or drums from the middle. For animal feed control refer to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 |
Bulk being moved by a conveyor or other flowing grain | One aggregate sample: from incremental samples across the whole diameter of the stream, with intervals determined by the moving speed. For more information see General Principles, Sampling Methods. Where the grain is being mechanically moved using conveyors or other equipment there may be diverter valves or chutes which 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 grain at regular intervals. In each case samples must be drawn during the whole time the lot is flowing past the sampling point to ensure the aggregate sample is representative. |
Loose < 15 tonnes in carriages, tanks or containers | One aggregate sample: from incremental samples taken at regular intervals as the consignment is in motion (see bulk being moved) or from at least five conventional points. For more information see General Principles, Sampling Methods For animal feed control refer to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 |
Loose >15 tonnes but < 30 tonnes in carriages, tanks or containers | One aggregate sample: from incremental samples taken at regular intervals as the consignment is in motion (see bulk being moved) or from at least eight conventional points. For more information see General Principles, Sampling Methods For animal feed control refer to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 |
Loose >30 tonnes but < 50 tonnes in carriages, tanks or containers | One aggregate sample: from incremental samples taken at regular intervals as the consignment is in motion (see bulk being moved) or from at least eleven conventional points. For more information see General Principles, Sampling Methods For animal feed control refer to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 |
Loose < 500 tonnes in silos | One aggregate sample: from incremental samples taken at regular intervals as the consignment is removed (see Bulk being moved) or transferred to another silo. For animal feed control refer to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 |
Loose in ship >500 tonnes in holds | One aggregate sample: from incremental samples taken at regular intervals as the consignment is removed (see Bulk being moved) or from at least five conventional points (one in the middle plus four at the midpoints between the centre and the apexes). |
Loose in ship >500 tonnes in various holds | One aggregate sample for each hold: from incremental samples taken at regular intervals as the consignment is removed (see Bulk being moved) or from at least five conventional points. For more information see General Principles, Sampling Methods For animal feed control refer to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 |
Handling of samples | |
General comments |
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Sampling form |
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Transport |
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Storage |
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Loose grain and seeds (expand list) | |
HS number | Decription |
Revisions | ||
Version | Date | Changes |
1.0 | 12.10.2012 | First version |
1.1 | 1.11.2019 | Change of title card; modifications in text and list HS numbers; minimum quantity for each final sample changed |
1.1.1 | 2.11.2019 | Modifications in text |
1.2 | 10.2.2021 | Update - New format, text modification |