GOST 32049-2013 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 32049-2013 — "Ароматизаторы пищевые. Общие технические условия" / "Food flavourings. General specifications". The standard establishes general technical requirements, classification, safety and quality criteria, labeling, testing, storage and transportation rules for food flavourings intended for the food industry.

Abstract

Interstate standard GOST 32049-2013 defines terms and classification for food flavourings, sets mandatory safety and quality requirements (organoleptic, physico‑chemical, microbiological), prescribes marking and documentation, and specifies rules for testing, packaging, storage and transport of flavouring preparations. It excludes flavourings intended for tobacco products.

General information

• Status: Active (in force).
• Publication date: Adopted 2013; introduced (effective) 1 January 2014.
• Publisher: Interstate/ Russian standards body (Interstate standard — EASC / national publication via Rosstandart listings).
• ICS / categories: ICS 67.220.20 (Food additives / flavourings).
• Edition / version: Original issue designated 32049-2013 (first introduced 2014).
• Number of pages: Approximately 26–28 pages (published PDF editions commonly listed as 26 pages).

Scope

The standard applies to food flavourings intended for the food industry and establishes requirements to ensure safety for human health, product quality and correct consumer information. It does not apply to flavourings for tobacco products. The standard covers composition limits, organoleptic and physicochemical parameters, microbiological safety, marking, packaging, storage and transportation.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of food flavourings (types, forms and technological uses).
• Mandatory safety requirements including specified limits for harmful impurities and microbiological indicators.
• Quality requirements: organoleptic characteristics, composition and physico‑chemical parameters.
• Marking and documentation requirements (labelling content, accompanying documents and traceability).
• Testing and control methods for conformity assessment (sampling, test methods and acceptance criteria).
• Packaging, storage and transportation conditions to preserve flavouring properties and safety.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and formulators of food flavourings, food and beverage producers using flavouring ingredients, quality control and testing laboratories, certification bodies and regulatory authorities responsible for food safety and compliance. Purchasing and procurement teams in food industry also use the standard to define product specifications.

Related standards

Normative references and related documents include other GOST/GOST R standards and regional technical regulations governing food additives, food safety and measurement methods; specific referenced standards are listed in the normative references section of GOST 32049-2013. Users should consult the standard text for the complete list of referenced GOSTs and regulatory documents.

Keywords

GOST 32049-2013; food flavourings; flavourings; aromas; organoleptic requirements; labelling; food additives; quality control; microbiological safety.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 32049-2013 is an interstate (GOST) standard titled "Food flavourings. General specifications" that defines general technical, safety and quality requirements for food flavourings.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, definitions, composition and quality requirements (organoleptic and physico‑chemical), safety (including microbiological limits), marking, testing methods, packaging, storage and transport of food flavourings — excluding flavourings for tobacco products.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Flavouring manufacturers, food and beverage producers, QC/testing laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, regulators and procurement specialists in the food industry.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The standard is listed as active; it was adopted in 2013 and came into effect on 1 January 2014. Always verify with the latest national or interstate standards registry for updates or amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a general/specification GOST for food flavourings and may be used alongside other GOST and regional technical regulations that govern specific substances, test methods and food safety requirements; consult the normative references in the document for related standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Food flavourings; flavourings; aromas; food additives; organoleptic; labelling; safety; GOST 32049-2013.