GH/T 1091-2014Herbal tea (English PDF)

6.1 Sensory indicators

Test according to the method that is specified in Appendix A.

6.2.1 Determine the moisture according to the method that is specified in GB

5009.3.

6.2.2 Determine the total ash according to the method that is specified in GB

5009.4.

6.3.1 Determine the lead according to the method that is specified in GB

5009.12.

6.3.2 Determine the total arsenic according to the method that is specified in GB/T 5009.11.

6.3.3 Determine the sulfur dioxide according to the method that is specified in GB/T 5009.34.

6.3.4 Determine the cadmium according to the method that is specified in GB/T

5009.15.

6.3.5 Determine Hexachlorocyclohexane, DDT, dicofol, fenvalerate, dichlorvos, dimethoate, chlorpyrifos, carbofuran, triazophos, acephate, and fenitrothion according to the method that is specified in NY/T 761.

6.4 Net content

Test according to the method that is specified in JJF 1070.

7.1.1 Batching

Products that have the same color, grade, packaging specifications and net content, consistent mass, and are processed and packaged at the same place and within the same period are assembled into one batch.

7.1.2 Sampling method and number of samples

When there is a dispute over the inspection results, perform a re-inspection on the retained samples or the re-randomly double sampling products of the same batch of unqualified items; it shall be subject to the re-inspection results.

8 Marking, labelling, packaging, transportation and storage

8.1 Marking, labeling

The storage and transportation pictorial signs shall meet the requirements of GB/T 191. The labeling shall comply with the provisions of GB 7718 and the "Decision on Amending the Administrative Provisions on Food Labeling".

8.2 Packaging

The packaging materials that contact the herbal tea shall meet the corresponding sanitary requirements; they shall be clean, dry, odorless, non-toxic, and shall have good air tightness.

8.3 Transportation

Clean, dry, odor-free, and pollution-free transportation tools shall be used; it must not be mixed or transported with toxic, harmful, odorous, or easily polluted items; there shall be rain-proof, moisture-proof, and exposure-proof protection measures during transportation to avoid severe impact and heavy pressure.

8.4 Storage

It shall be stored in a clean, dry, and odor-free special warehouse; the products shall be stacked more than 20 cm away from the ground and the wall. There shall be no peculiar smell around the warehouse. It should be refrigerated.