GB19179-2003
Parent eggs of silkworm(Bombyx mori)
桑蚕原种
GB 19179-2003 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Parent eggs of silkworm(Bombyx mori). It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Dec 1, 2003.
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 the production and sale of commercial parent eggs of silkworm (*Bombyx mori*). It covers the quality indicators, testing methods, and production process control requirements for these specific agricultural products. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and distributors of commercial silkworm parent eggs in China.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the terminology, classification, and quality indicators for parent eggs of silkworm. It categorizes the eggs into Chinese system and Japanese system based on the silkworm strain. The technical requirements cover both appearance and packaging as well as egg quality indicators. For appearance and packaging, the standard mandates specific minimum numbers of good eggs per moth, a minimum net conversion rate, and proper labeling including variety name, batch number, and production unit. Each sheet of parent eggs must have a certificate of conformity attached. For egg quality, the standard regulates parameters such as the number of good eggs per sheet, the good egg rate, practical hatching rate, disease egg rate, and purity. These metrics ensure the biological viability and health of the silkworm eggs. The standard also references *GB/T 19178* for the detailed testing procedures. Additionally, the standard includes a normative annex detailing production process pre-control requirements. This covers the entire lifecycle from rearing to moth selection, emphasizing the elimination of diseased or non-conforming individuals and strict control over pebrine disease (microsporidiosis) through group testing of mother moths.
Testing methods
Testing and evaluation are conducted according to the referenced standard *GB/T 19178* (Rules for inspection of parent eggs of silkworm). Key evaluations include visual inspection of packaging and labels, microscopic examination for disease spores (pebrine disease), and hatching rate tests to determine the practical viability of the eggs.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 19179-2003?
It regulates commercial parent eggs of silkworm (*Bombyx mori*) used for production and sales in China.
What are the key quality indicators specified in the standard?
Key indicators include good egg count per moth and per sheet, hatching rate, disease egg rate, and purity, along with packaging and labeling requirements.
Are there specific disease control requirements?
Yes, the standard includes strict pre-control requirements during production, particularly focusing on the elimination of pebrine disease through mother moth group testing.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B61
- ICS
- 65.020.20
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Sericulture of Standardization Administration of China