GB1352-2023
Soya bean
大豆
GB 1352-2023 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Soya bean. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Dec 1, 2023.
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 soya beans. It is mandatory for all entities involved in the soya bean supply chain in China. Compliance is required for both domestic and imported products. It covers various classifications including yellow, green, black, and other soya beans, as well as specialized categories like high-oil and high-protein soya beans.
Technical requirements
GB 1352-2023 specifies the quality requirements for soya beans, categorizing them into five grades based on the percent of sound kernel. The standard details limits for damaged kernel rate, including specific thresholds for heat-damaged kernels. It also sets maximum allowable limits for impurities and moisture content. For specialized varieties, the standard defines distinct grading criteria: high-oil soya beans must meet a minimum fat content threshold, while high-protein soya beans must meet a minimum protein content threshold. Manufacturers must ensure their products meet these grade-specific parameters to be compliant. The standard also introduces an "off-grade" category for beans that do not meet the minimum quality specifications.
Testing methods
The standard outlines specific testing methods to verify compliance. Sampling and sample division must follow GB/T 5491. The determination of sound kernel rate, damaged kernel rate, and heat-damaged kernel rate is conducted according to the procedures detailed in the standard's normative appendix. Impurity testing follows GB/T 5494, while moisture content is measured according to GB 5009.3. Protein and fat content are determined using GB 5009.5 and GB 5009.6-2016 respectively, with specific conversion formulas provided for calculating dry basis values.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 1352-2023?
GB 1352-2023 regulates all commercial soya beans involved in procurement, storage, transportation, processing, and sales within China, including standard varieties and specialized types like high-oil and high-protein soya beans.
What are the main updates in GB 1352-2023 compared to the 2009 version?
The 2023 version updates the scope of application, redefines terms like sound kernel, high-oil, and high-protein soya beans, modifies the requirements for damaged kernel rate, changes the quality indicators for high-protein soya beans, and introduces an "off-grade" category.
How is the grade of soya bean determined under this standard?
Standard soya beans are graded based on the percent of sound kernel. High-oil soya beans are graded based on their fat content, and high-protein soya beans are graded based on their protein content. Products failing to meet the minimum grade thresholds are classified as off-grade or not recognized as specialized varieties.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 1352-2023. To ensure complete compliance for your 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 1352-2023 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B23
- ICS
- 67.060
- Competent department
- National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration
- Technical committee
- National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration
Relationships
Replaces:GB 1352-2009