GB14891.5-1997
Hygienic standard for irradiated fresh fruits and vegetables
辐照新鲜水果、蔬菜类卫生标准
GB 14891.5-1997 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Hygienic standard for irradiated fresh fruits and vegetables. 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 fresh fruits and vegetables treated with ionizing radiation for the purpose of inhibiting sprouting, preserving freshness, or delaying ripening. It covers products irradiated using 60Co or 137Cs gamma rays, X-rays with energy below 5MeV, or electron beams with energy below 10MeV. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and processors utilizing irradiation on these specified produce categories. It replaces several previous standards including GB 9980-88 and GB 14891.5-94.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines the technical requirements for irradiated fresh produce, starting with raw material selection, which must exclude spoiled or unsuitable items before irradiation. It establishes strict dose limitations, specifying that the overall average absorbed dose must not exceed 1.5kGy, with a dose uniformity ratio of less than or equal to 2. Furthermore, the standard defines sensory requirements, mandating that irradiated fruits and vegetables retain their original color, aroma, taste, and shape without any spoilage or off-odors. It also sets physicochemical limits for pesticide residues and heavy metals. Compliance with these chemical limits requires adherence to referenced national standards for substances like BHC, DDT, and arsenic.
Testing methods
Testing methods involve evaluating chemical residues and contaminants according to specific referenced GB standards. This includes the determination of BHC and DDT residues following GB 5009.19, organophosphorus pesticide residues per GB 5009.20, fluorine according to GB 5009.18, and total arsenic as specified in GB 5009.11.
FAQs
What is the maximum allowed irradiation dose under GB 14891.5-1997?
The standard specifies that the overall average absorbed dose for fresh fruits and vegetables must not exceed 1.5kGy, and the dose uniformity must be less than or equal to 2.
What types of radiation sources are permitted under this standard?
The standard permits the use of 60Co or 137Cs gamma rays, X-rays with energy below 5MeV, or electron beams with energy below 10MeV for the irradiation of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Does GB 14891.5-1997 replace any previous standards?
Yes, upon implementation, it replaced several older standards including ZB C53 001-84 for irradiated garlic, GB 9980-88 for irradiated apples, and GB 14891.5-94 for irradiated tomatoes.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C53
- ICS
- 67.080.20
- Competent department
- National Health Commission
- Technical committee
- National Health Commission
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 14891.5-1994, GB/T 14891.8-1994, GB/T 14891.7-1994, GB/T 9980-1988