Hi,
We are canned tuna company supplying to EU. The number of samples for destructive evaluation (organoleptic, drained weight) using the sampling design from Codex Stan 233-1969 is costly and time consuming. Is there any acceptable sampling design other than Codex 233-1969 for EU?
Regards.
Sierwin
Hi Sierwin,
It ultimately depends on the specification/level of confidence/accuracy you require in yr result.
MIL Std 105 has special sampling levels which could be used if the related AQL is acceptable to you
afaik, the only specific sampling procedures required for EU relate to use of their weight assurance logo on packaging but I'm unsure if this applies to canned goods since my experience is with frozen seafood. It may also relate to yr seller-buyer contractual agreement, if any.
PS - how many samples/lot are you using at the moment ?