GB16325-2005
Hygienic standard for dried fruits
干果食品卫生标准
GB 16325-2005 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Hygienic standard for dried fruits. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Oct 1, 2005.
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 fruit food products processed from fresh fruits through dehydration methods such as sun-drying and drying. Specifically, it covers products made from raw materials including longan, lychee, grapes, and persimmons. It is not applicable to fresh fruits or other processed fruit categories outside of dried fruit specifications. The standard outlines comprehensive hygienic requirements for the entire production cycle, from raw materials to final transportation.
Technical requirements
GB 16325-2005 establishes mandatory hygienic specifications for dried fruits, covering sensory, physicochemical, and microbial parameters. The sensory requirements dictate that products must be free from insect damage, mold, and off-odors. The physicochemical indicators set strict maximum limits for moisture and total acid content across different fruit categories, ensuring product stability and preventing spoilage. For microbiological safety, the standard enforces a zero-tolerance policy for specific pathogens. Manufacturers must ensure that pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, Shigella, and Staphylococcus aureus are not detected in the final products. Additionally, the use of food additives must strictly comply with the regulations set forth in GB 2760. The production process, packaging, labeling, storage, and transportation must also adhere to corresponding national food safety norms, such as GB 14881 for general hygienic specifications.
Testing methods
To verify compliance with the established limits, the standard mandates specific laboratory testing methodologies. Moisture content is determined according to the procedures outlined in GB/T 5009.3. The assessment of total acid levels is conducted using the methods specified in GB/T 5009.187. Finally, microbiological testing for pathogenic bacteria is performed in accordance with the microbiological examination protocols detailed in GB/T 4789.32.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 16325-2005?
This standard regulates dried fruit food products made from fresh fruits such as longan, lychee, grapes, and persimmons through dehydration processes like sun-drying.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 16325-2005?
The 2005 version revised the standard's structure and scope, and added hygienic requirements for raw materials, food additives, production processes, packaging, labeling, storage, and transportation.
Is GB 16325-2005 a mandatory standard?
It is a fully mandatory national standard. Compliance is legally required for all relevant manufacturers producing dried fruits for the Chinese market.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 16325-2005. To ensure complete compliance for your dried fruit 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 16325-2005 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C53
- ICS
- 67.080.10
- Competent department
- National Health Commission
- Technical committee
- National Health Commission
Relationships
Replaces:GB 16325-1996