GB16565-2003
Hygienic standard for fried food
油炸小食品卫生标准
GB 16565-2003 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Hygienic standard for fried food. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2004.
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 pre-packaged fried small foods manufactured primarily from ingredients such as flour, rice flour, beans, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. It covers the hygienic requirements, food additives, production processes, packaging, labeling, storage, and transportation. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers producing fried snacks for the Chinese market.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive sensory requirements, stipulating that products must possess their characteristic color and normal odor without any burnt, raw, musty, or rancid smells. It specifies physicochemical limits for critical parameters, including acid value, peroxide value, and carbonyl value calculated based on fat content, to assess the quality of frying oil and fat degradation. Additionally, it sets strict maximum limits for heavy metals, specifically total arsenic and lead. Furthermore, the standard establishes microbiological criteria to ensure food safety. This includes limits for the aerobic plate count and coliforms, along with a strict prohibition on the presence of specific pathogenic bacteria. Food additives must comply with the regulations set forth in GB 2760. Production and packaging must adhere to general hygienic norms, requiring the use of water-resistant packaging materials and proper sealing to prevent contamination.
Testing methods
Testing for physicochemical parameters such as acid value, peroxide value, and carbonyl value involves fat extraction according to GB/T 5009.56 followed by analysis methods specified in GB/T 5009.37. Heavy metals, including total arsenic and lead, are tested using methods outlined in GB/T 5009.11 and GB/T 5009.12, respectively. Microbiological indicators are evaluated according to the procedures detailed in GB/T 4789.33.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 16565-2003?
GB 16565-2003 regulates pre-packaged fried small foods made from flour, rice flour, beans, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
Is GB 16565-2003 a mandatory standard?
Yes, the entire text of GB 16565-2003 is mandatory. Compliance is legally required for manufacturers selling these products in China.
What are the key safety indicators tested in this standard?
The standard tests for physicochemical indicators like acid value and peroxide value, heavy metals (arsenic and lead), and microbiological limits including pathogens like Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 16565-2003. 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 16565-2003 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C53
- ICS
- 67.020
- Competent department
- National Health Commission
- Technical committee
- National Health Commission
Relationships
Replaces:GB 16565-1996