GB1350-2009
Paddy
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GB 1350-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Paddy. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jul 1, 2009.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the procurement, storage, transportation, processing, and sales of commercial paddy. It covers five specific categories including early long-grain nonglutinous paddy and medium to short-grain nonglutinous paddy. The standard is not applicable to special varieties of paddy outside its defined classification. It is a mandatory standard for all relevant commodity grain operations in China.
Technical requirements
GB 1350-2009 establishes the classification and quality parameters for paddy, utilizing husked rice yield as the primary grading indicator across five grades and an off-grade category. The standard specifies limits for head rice yield, impurity content, moisture content, and yellow-colored rice. Compliance with these grading metrics is strictly enforced for market transactions. Additionally, the standard mandates specific hygiene requirements for edible and feed paddy, referencing GB 2715 and GB 13078. It also outlines strict criteria for packaging, storage, and transportation to prevent contamination and moisture damage. Proper labeling indicating product name, category, grade, and origin is mandatory on all packaging.
Testing methods
The standard outlines standardized testing procedures to verify compliance, referencing various national methods. Key evaluations include sampling and sample splitting per GB 5491, determination of husked rice yield according to GB/T 5495, and moisture measurement following GB/T 5497. Accurate testing using these referenced methods is essential for valid grade determination. Other tests cover impurities, color, and odor.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 1350-2009?
GB 1350-2009 regulates commercial paddy (rice grains) intended for procurement, storage, transportation, processing, and sales within China. It covers five main categories of paddy but excludes special varieties outside its classification.
Is GB 1350-2009 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content within GB 1350-2009 is mandatory. Manufacturers and traders must comply with the specified quality, hygiene, and labeling requirements.
What is the primary grading indicator for paddy under this standard?
The primary grading indicator is the husked rice yield. Paddy is classified into five grades and an off-grade category based on this metric, alongside other quality parameters like head rice yield and moisture content.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 1350-2009. To ensure complete compliance for your agricultural 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 1350-2009 today to access all detailed parameters, grading tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B22
- ICS
- 67.060
- Competent department
- National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Grain and Oils of Standardization Administration of China