GB5606.4-2005

Cigarettes-Technical Requirements for Sense Evaluation

卷烟第4部分:感官技术要求

GB 5606.4-2005 é uma norma nacional chinesa obrigatória vigente: Cigarettes-Technical Requirements for Sense Evaluation. Setor: Alimentos. Foco: Segurança de produtos. Entrada em vigor: 1 de jan. de 2006.

A aplicabilidade depende do escopo do produto, da via de certificação, dos avisos da autoridade competente e das regras de transição. Solicite uma tradução ou verifique a fonte antes de usar este registro em uma decisão de conformidade.

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Escopo e aplicabilidade

GB 5606.4-2005 applies to the sensory quality evaluation of cigarettes across various flavor styles. It establishes the technical requirements, testing methods, and inspection rules specifically for the sensory evaluation of cigarette products. This standard is mandatory for all cigarette manufacturers operating in or exporting to the Chinese market. It references GB/T 5606.1 for sampling procedures and GB/T 16447 for atmospheric conditioning during testing.

Requisitos técnicos

This standard specifies the sensory quality evaluation criteria for cigarettes, categorizing attributes into six key dimensions: gloss, aroma, harmony, offensive taste, irritancy, and after taste. Each attribute is assigned a maximum score, and the overall sensory quality is graded into three tiers (Tier I, II, and III) based on specific descriptive indicators. A major requirement is the classification of cigarettes by price categories (Class 1, Class 2 & 3, and Class 4 & 5), with each category requiring a specific minimum total score to pass. For instance, Class 1 cigarettes must meet a higher threshold compared to lower-tier classes. The standard strictly defines Class A quality defects (severe defects). A product is deemed non-compliant if its sensory score falls below the minimum threshold for its respective price category, or if it exhibits obvious off-odor or moldy characteristics. Any presence of a Class A defect automatically renders the entire batch unqualified.

Métodos de ensaio

Sensory evaluation is conducted using a blind evaluation scoring method. Samples are drawn according to GB/T 5606.1 and must be moisture-conditioned per GB/T 16447 prior to testing. The evaluation requires a panel of no fewer than seven trained assessors. Scores are recorded in 0.5-point increments, and the final result is calculated as the sum of the average scores for each individual attribute. Manufacturers must ensure their testing panels strictly adhere to this statistical calculation method to determine final compliance.

Perguntas frequentes

What products are regulated under GB 5606.4-2005?

The standard applies to all types of cigarettes with various flavor styles. It evaluates their sensory quality based on a 100-point scale across six attributes: gloss, aroma, harmony, offensive taste, irritancy, and after taste.

Are there any significant updates from the previous version, GB 5606.4-1996?

The main updates include the cancellation of the previous cigarette type classification, the introduction of price categories (Class 1 to Class 5) with specific minimum score requirements for each, and adjustments to the scoring weights of individual sensory attributes.

How does GB 5606.4-2005 differ from international ISO standards for tobacco?

While the standard references GB/T 16447 for atmospheric conditioning (which is identical to ISO 3402:1999), the actual sensory evaluation methodology is a specific Chinese panel-based scoring system. It requires a panel of at least seven trained evaluators using a blind-tasting scoring method.

The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 5606.4-2005. To ensure complete compliance for your tobacco products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 5606.4-2005 today to access all detailed scoring parameters, evaluation tables, and testing procedures.

Indicações de aplicabilidade

Tipo: Produto
CCS: X87
ICS: 65.160
Órgão competente: State Tobacco Monopoly Administration
Comitê técnico: National Technical Committee on Tobacco of Standardization Administration of China

Relações

Substitui:GB 5606.4-1996