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Commission Directive 2005/10/EC of 4 February 2005 laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of benzo(a)pyrene in foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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4.Sampling plans
The sampling method applied shall ensure that the aggregate sample is representative for the lot that is to be controlled.
4.1.Number of incremental samples
In the case of oils, for which a homogeneous distribution of benzo(a)pyrene can be assumed within a given lot, it is sufficient to take three incremental samples per lot to form the aggregate sample. Reference to the lot number shall be given. For olive oil and olive pomace oil further information on sampling is given in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1989/2003(1).
For other products, the minimum number of incremental samples to be taken from the lot shall be as given in Table 1. The incremental samples shall be of similar weight, no less than 100g each, resulting in an aggregate sample of no less than 300g (see point 3.5).
TABLE 1
Minimum number of incremental samples to be taken from the lot
| Weight of lot (in kg) | Minimum number of incremental samples to be taken |
|---|---|
| < 50 | 3 |
| 50 to 500 | 5 |
| > 500 | 10 |
If the lot consists of individual packages, then the number of packages which shall be taken to form the aggregate sample is given in Table 2.
TABLE 2
Number of packages (incremental samples) which shall be taken to form the aggregate sample if the lot consists of individual packages
| Number of packages or units in the lot or sublot | Number of packages or units to be taken |
|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | 1 package or unit |
| 26 to 100 | About 5 %, at least 2 packages or units |
| > 100 | About 5 %, at maximum 10 packages or units |
4.2.Sampling at retail stage
Sampling of foodstuffs at the retail stage should be done where possible in accordance with the above sampling provisions. Where this is not possible, other effective sampling procedures at retail stage can be used provided that they ensure sufficient representativeness for the sampled lot.
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