GB2711-2003
Hygienic standard for non-fermented beanproducts and gluten
非发酵性豆制品及面筋卫生标准
GB 2711-2003 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Hygienic standard for non-fermented beanproducts and gluten. 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 non-fermented bean products and gluten made from soybeans, other beans, or wheat. It covers specific categories such as tofu, braised, fried-braised, smoked, and dried bean products. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers of these food items in China.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive hygienic requirements for non-fermented bean products and gluten. It outlines sensory requirements, mandating that products must possess normal color, aroma, taste, and texture without any off-flavors, stickiness, or mold. Regarding physicochemical parameters, the standard sets maximum limits for heavy metals, specifically total arsenic and lead, to ensure food safety. These limits are strictly enforced to prevent heavy metal contamination. The standard also defines microbiological limits, differentiating between bulk and prepackaged products. It establishes thresholds for aerobic plate count, coliforms, and mandates that specific pathogens, including Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Shigella, must not be detected. Manufacturers must adhere to these microbial limits to ensure product safety. Additionally, the standard regulates the use of food additives in accordance with GB 2760, and sets forth requirements for production hygiene, packaging, labeling, storage, and transportation to maintain product integrity throughout the supply chain.
Testing methods
Testing for physicochemical indicators, including total arsenic and lead, must be conducted according to the methods specified in GB/T 5009.51. Microbiological testing for aerobic plate count, coliforms, and pathogens follows the procedures outlined in GB/T 4789.23.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 2711-2003?
It regulates non-fermented bean products like tofu, dried bean products, and gluten made from wheat or soybeans.
Does GB 2711-2003 differentiate between bulk and packaged products?
Yes, the standard sets different microbiological limits for bulk products compared to prepackaged products.
Are food additives allowed in these products?
Yes, but the types and usage amounts of food additives must strictly comply with the regulations set out in GB 2760.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Health and hygiene
- CCS
- C53
- ICS
- 67.040
- Competent department
- National Health Commission
- Technical committee
- National Health Commission
Relationships
Replaces:GB 2711-1998