GB19965-2005
The fluride content of brick tea
砖茶含氟量
GB 19965-2005 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for The fluride content of brick tea. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2006.
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 monitoring and supervision of fluoride content in the production and sales of brick tea (also known as compressed tea or border-sale tea). It is also applicable for health departments evaluating the prevention and control of tea-drinking type endemic fluorosis. It is mandatory for all brick tea manufacturers and distributors in China. The standard covers various types including Hei brick tea, Fu brick tea, and Qing brick tea.
Technical requirements
GB 19965-2005 specifies the maximum allowable limit of water-soluble inorganic fluoride in brick tea products. The total fluoride content must not exceed 300 mg per kilogram of brick tea. This requirement is established to mitigate health risks associated with excessive fluoride intake from tea consumption. The standard defines brick tea as a category of compressed teas, including Kang brick tea and Mi brick tea, among others. Compliance with this mandatory limit is essential for market access in China.
Testing methods
The standard mandates the use of the fluoride ion selective electrode method for determining the fluoride content in brick tea. The testing procedure involves sample preparation according to GB/T 8302-2002, followed by extraction using a boiling water bath. The measurement utilizes a total ionic strength adjustment buffer (TISAB) and specific electrodes to determine the equilibrium potential, which is then calculated against a standard curve to find the exact fluoride concentration.
FAQs
What is the maximum allowable fluoride limit under GB 19965-2005?
The standard strictly mandates that the fluoride content in brick tea must not exceed 300 mg/kg.
What types of tea are covered by GB 19965-2005?
It covers various types of brick tea (compressed tea), including Hei brick tea, Fu brick tea, Hua brick tea, and Qing brick tea, among others.
What testing method is specified in GB 19965-2005?
The standard requires the use of the fluoride ion selective electrode method for accurate measurement of water-soluble inorganic fluoride.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C53
- ICS
- 01.040.11
- Competent department
- National Health Commission
- Technical committee
- National Health Commission