GB14891.3-1997
Hygeinic standard for irradiated dried nuts andpreserved fruits
辐照干果果脯类卫生标准
GB 14891.3-1997 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Hygeinic standard for irradiated dried nuts andpreserved fruits. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 1998.
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 dried nuts and preserved fruits treated with gamma rays or electron beams, such as peanut kernels, longan, walnuts, and raw almonds. It specifically targets food products irradiated for the purpose of insect control and extending storage life. If you export irradiated dried fruits or candied products to China, this standard is mandatory.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies the technical requirements for irradiated dried nuts and preserved fruits. It details the permissible irradiation dose, stating that 60Co or 137Cs gamma rays or electron beams under 10MeV must be used. The absorbed dose must be strictly controlled between 0.4 and 1.0 kGy, with an unevenness of ≤2. The standard also outlines sensory indicators, requiring the products to maintain normal color, odor, and taste without off-flavors or impurities. Additionally, it sets physicochemical limits, including maximum levels for lead, arsenic, mercury, and pesticide residues (such as BHC and DDT), as well as aflatoxin B1 limits for irradiated peanut kernels, referencing standards like GB 2761 and GB 2762. There are strict limits on microbiological indicators, specifying maximum counts for total plate count and coliforms, with an explicit prohibition on the presence of pathogenic bacteria. Live insects and insect eggs must not be detected. Packaging must use appropriate food-grade plastic film as an inner liner and display a uniformly printed irradiated food label.
Testing methods
The standard references several Chinese national standards for testing procedures. Microbiological testing follows GB 4789.2 and GB 4789.3 for determining total plate count and coliforms. Heavy metal and toxin analysis, including arsenic, lead, mercury, and aflatoxin B1, is conducted according to GB 5009.11, GB 5009.12, GB 5009.17, and GB 5009.22 respectively.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 14891.3-1997?
It regulates irradiated dried nuts and preserved fruits, including peanut kernels, longan, lotus seeds, walnuts, raw almonds, dried red dates, and various preserved fruits.
What is the maximum irradiation dose allowed under this standard?
The absorbed dose must be between 0.4 and 1.0 kGy, using gamma rays or electron beams under 10MeV, with a dose unevenness of no more than 2.
Are there specific packaging requirements for these irradiated foods?
Yes, the inner packaging must use food-grade plastic film, and the outer carton must be sealed with waterproof tape and affixed with a uniformly printed irradiated food label.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 14891.3-1997. 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 14891.3-1997 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C53
- ICS
- 67.180.10
- Competent department
- National Health Commission
- Technical committee
- National Health Commission
Relationships
Replaces:GB 14891.3-1994, GB 14891.4-1994