GB14891.8-1997
Hygienic standard for irradiated beans，grains and their products
辐照豆类、谷类及其制品卫生标准
GB 14891.8-1997 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Hygienic standard for irradiated beans，grains and their products. 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 irradiated beans, grains, and their products treated for the primary purpose of insect disinfestation. It specifically covers products processed using gamma rays generated by 60Co or 137Cs, or electron beams generated by accelerators with energy levels below 10 MeV. It is not applicable to products irradiated for purposes other than pest control, such as microbial sterilization or shelf-life extension.
Technical requirements
The standard establishes the hygienic requirements for irradiated beans and grains, focusing on several critical parameters. Firstly, it sets strict dose limits, specifying the average absorbed dose parameters for different categories of beans and grains to ensure safe application. The irradiation process must guarantee uniform dose distribution with a defined maximum limit for dose non-uniformity. Secondly, the sensory indicators mandate that the irradiated products must retain their normal color, odor, and taste, and must be free from insect damage. The physicochemical requirements must align with the national standard GB 2715 for grain hygiene. Manufacturers must ensure no live insects or eggs are detected during the storage period. Finally, regarding packaging and labeling, the standard requires that the minimum packaging of the irradiated products must bear a uniformly printed irradiated food label to clearly identify the processing method to consumers and regulators.
Testing methods
The evaluation and testing procedures for physicochemical parameters must be executed in accordance with GB 5009.36, the standard analytical methods for grain hygiene. Additionally, visual and sensory inspections are required to verify the absence of insect damage, and entomological checks must be conducted to confirm the complete absence of live insects and eggs during the storage period.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 14891.8-1997?
This standard applies to irradiated beans, grains, and their products that have been treated with gamma rays or electron beams specifically for the purpose of insect disinfestation.
How does GB 14891.8-1997 differ from general grain hygiene standards?
This standard specifies strict dose limits (e.g., maximum average absorbed dose for beans and grains) and requires the application of a unified irradiated food label on the minimum packaging, which are not typically addressed in general grain standards.
What is the insect requirement for irradiated grains and beans under this standard?
The standard mandates that no live insects or insect eggs shall be detected within the product's storage period, ensuring the insect disinfestation process is effective and compliant.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C53
- ICS
- 67.060
- Competent department
- National Health Commission
- Technical committee
- National Health Commission