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GB/T 8885-2017Edible corn starch (English PDF)

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SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

December 29, 2017

Implementation date

July 1, 2018

Scope

GB/T 8885-2017 is the English-translated version of 食用玉米淀粉.

GB/T 8885-2017 is the Chinese national standard for edible corn starch.

It sets the technical requirements - appearance, moisture, ash, protein, fat, acidity, whiteness, fineness, sulfur dioxide and the microbiological and contaminant limits - and then the inspection methods, the inspection rules and the acceptance rules, with the provisions on labelling, marking, packaging, transport, storage and sale.

Starch plants, food manufacturers that buy the starch and the authorities that check it use it to agree on a grade. It replaces GB/T 8885-2008, was issued on 29 December 2017 and has applied since 1 July 2018.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
67.180.20
Classification
X 11
Replacing
GB/T 8885-2008

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • Foreword3
  • 1 Scope4
  • 2 Normative references4
  • 3 Terms and definitions5
  • 4 Technical requirements5
  • 5 Test methods6
  • 6 Inspection rules6
  • 7 Labeling, marking, packaging, transportation, storage and sales8
  • Appendix A (Normative) Determination of fat10

Foreword

This Standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.

This Standard replaces GB/T 8885-2008, Edible corn starch. Compared with GB/T 8885-2008, the major changes are as follows.

-- Delete the specific hygiene requirements in the technical requirements (3.3 of the 2008 edition);

-- Add product safety indicators (see 4.3);

-- Modify the protein indicators (see Table 2; Table 2 of the 2008 edition);

-- Modify the sampling method in the inspection rules (see 6.1 and 6.2; 5.1 of the 2008 edition).

1 Scope

This Standard specifies the technical requirements, inspection methods, inspection rules, acceptance rules, as well as requirements for labeling, marking, packaging, transportation, storage and sales of edible corn starch.

This Standard applies to edible starch produced from corn as raw material in GB 1353.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

GB/T 191, Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods

GB 1353, Maize

GB 5009.3, National food safety standard - Determination of moisture content in foods

GB 5009.4, National food safety standard- Determination of ash in foods

GB 5009.239, National food safety standard -Determination of acidity in foods

GB 7718, General standard for the labeling of prepackaged foods

GB/T 12104, Terminology of starch and starch derivatives

GB/T 22427.4, Starch - Determination of spot

GB/T 22427.5, Starch - Determination of fineness

GB/T 22427.6, Starch - Determination of whiteness

GB/T 22427.10, Starches and derived products - Determination of nitrogen content

GB 31637, National food safety standard - Edible starch

3 Terms and definitions

For the purpose of this document, terms and definitions given in GB/T 12104 apply.

4 Technical requirements

4.1 Sensory requirements

4.2 Physical and chemical indicators

Physical and chemical indicators shall be in accordance with Table 2.

4.3 Safety indicators

Shall comply with the requirements of GB 31637.

4.4 Net content

The net content shall comply with the provisions of JJF 1070 and the Administrative Measures on Metrological Supervision of Quantitatively Packed Commodities.

5 Test methods

5.1 Sensory indicator test

5.2 Moisture test

Carry out moisture test according to the direct drying method in GB 5009.3.

5.3 Acidity test

Carry out acidity test in accordance with the determination method for starches and derived products in GB 5009.239.

5.4 Ash test

Carry out ash test in accordance with the determination method for total ash content in foods in GB 5009.4.

5.5 Protein test

Carry out protein test in accordance with GB/T 22427.10 (the coefficient of nitrogen conversion to protein is 6.25).

5.6 Fat test

Carry out fat test in accordance with the method specified in Appendix A.

6 Inspection rules

6.1 Batch

Products of the same variety and specification that are produced with the same batch of raw materials, the same shift and the same production line and are in intact packaging are considered a batch.

6.2 Sampling method, base and amount

Randomly select products from the same batch. The sample base for random inspection shall not be less than 250 kg and shall not be less than 10 independent packages;

6.3 Factory inspection

6.4 Type inspection

6.4.1 Type inspection includes all items specified in Chapter 4

6.4.2 Products shall be inspected once every six months during normal production and promptly inspected when the following situations occur.

6.5 Determination and re-inspection rules

6.5.1 Factory inspection determination and re-inspection
6.5.2 Type inspection determination and re-inspection

6.5.2.1 If all the type inspection items meet the requirements of this Standard, determine them as qualified products.

7 Labeling, marking, packaging, transportation, storage and sales

7.1 Labeling, marking

7.1.1 Product labeling shall comply with the provisions of GB 7718 and clearly indicate the grade of the product.

7.2 Packaging

7.2.1 Packaging containers of the same specification must be of the same size, dry, clean, firm and comply with relevant hygiene requirements.

7.3 Transportation

The transportation equipment shall be clean and sanitary, without any other strong irritating smell; products shall not be exposed to moisture during transportation. It must be kept dry and clean during the entire transportation process, and must not be mixed or transported with toxic, harmful, or corrosive items. It must be protected from sunlight and rain. It shall be handled with care during loading and unloading, and it is strictly forbidden to hook or tie the packaging bags directly.

7.4 Storage

7.4.1 Products shall be stored in a room temperature, shaded, dry, well-ventilated, clean, odor-free, pest-free and rodent-free environment. They shall not be stored together with toxic or harmful substances and shall not be piled in the open air.

7.5 Sales

The product sales location shall be kept dry and clean, and shall not be placed in contact with toxic, harmful or odorous items.

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