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First Commission Directive of 6 October 1987 laying down Community methods of sampling for chemical analysis for the monitoring of preserved milk products (87/524/EEC)
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III. METHOD 2:SAMPLING OF POWDERED PRESERVED MILK PRODUCTS
1. Scope and field of application
This method describes the sampling for chemical analysis of:
dried whole milk or whole milk powder,
dried skimmed milk or skimmed milk powder,
dried partly skimmed milk or partly skimmed milk powder,
dried high-fat milk or high-fat milk powder.
2. Equipment
See Section 2 of the General Provisions.
2.1. Borers of sufficient length to reach the bottom of the product container
Borers conforming to the description given in Part IV are appropriate.
2.2. Scoop, spoon or broad-bladed spatula
2.3. Sample containers
See Section 3 of the General Provisions.
3. Procedure
3.1. General
Care shall be taken to minimize the uptake of atmospheric moisture by the content of the product container or in the period prior to sampling for analysis. The product container shall be securely reclosed after sampling.
3.2. Sampling
A sample of not less than 200 grams shall be taken. The clean and dry borer shall be passed through the product, if necessary with the container inclined or laid on its side. The slit shall be oriented downward and an even rate of penetration used. When the borer reaches the bottom of the container it shall be rotated through 180o, withdrawn and the contents discharged into the sample container. One or more borers shall be taken to make a sample of not less than 200 grams. The sample container shall be closed immediately after sampling is complete.
3.2.1. Sampling products packed in small retail packages
The intact and unopened package may constitute the sample. One or more containers with the same batch or code number small be taken to make up a sample of not less than 200 grams.
Note: When products are described as ‘instant’, a whole unopened package must constitute the sample.
3.3. Preservation, stockage and transport of sample
See Sections 5 and 6 of the General Provisions.
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