ANNEX VSKIMMED MILK POWDER

PART ISampling and analysis of skimmed-milk powder offered for intervention

1.

Samples per lot shall be taken in accordance with the procedure laid down in International Standard ISO 707. However, paying agencies may use another method of sampling provided that it complies with the principles of that standard.

2.Number of packages to be selected for taking samples for analysis:

  1. (a)

    lots containing up to 800 25-kg bags: at least eight;

  2. (b)

    lots containing more than 800 25-kg bags: at least eight, plus one for each additional 800 bags or fraction thereof.

3.

Weight of sample: samples of at least 200 g are to be taken from each package.

4.

Grouping of samples: no more than nine samples are to be combined in a global sample.

5.

Analysis of samples: each global sample is to undergo an analysis to verify all the quality characteristics laid down in Part II of Annex V to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1238.

6.Where samples show defects:

  1. (a)

    where a composite sample shows a defect with regard to one parameter, the quantity from which the sample came is rejected;

  2. (b)

    where a composite sample shows a defect with regard to more than one parameter, the quantity from which the sample came is rejected and samples are taken from the remaining quantities from the same plant; the analysis of those samples shall be decisive. In that case:

    • the number of samples laid down in point 2 is doubled,

    • where a composite sample shows a defect with regard to one or more parameters, the quantity from which the sample came is rejected.

PART IIDelivery and packaging of skimmed milk powder

1.Skimmed milk powder shall be packed in new, clean, dry and intact bags meeting the following requirements:

  1. (a)

    the bags shall have at least three layers, which together correspond to at least 420 J/m2 TEA average;

  2. (b)

    the second layer shall be covered with a layer of polyethylene of at least 15 g/m2;

  3. (c)

    inside the paper layers, a polyethylene bag at least 0,08 mm thick shall be fused to the bottom;

  4. (d)

    bags shall conform to standard EN 770;

  5. (e)

    when filling, the powder should be well pressed down. Loose powder must on no account be allowed to penetrate between the various layers.

2.The bags shall show the following particulars, where appropriate in code:

  1. (a)

    the approval number identifying the factory and the Member State of production;

  2. (b)

    the date or, where appropriate, the week of production;

  3. (c)

    the number of the production batch;

  4. (d)

    the description ‘spray skimmed-milk powder’.

3.

The storekeeper shall keep a register in which the particulars referred to in point 2 are recorded on the date of entry into storage.