ISO 15301-2001 cor1-2007 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 15301:2001/Cor 1:2007 — Animal and vegetable fats and oils — Determination of sediment in crude fats and oils — Centrifuge method. This entry refers to the technical corrigendum (Corrigendum 1, 2007) to the original ISO 15301:2001 test method for quantifying sediment in crude fats and oils using a centrifuge-based procedure.

Abstract

This corrigendum makes editorial and/or technical corrections to ISO 15301:2001, which specifies a centrifuge method for determination of sediment content in crude animal and vegetable fats and oils. The method is intended for quality control and routine analysis in laboratories and in trade to detect and quantify particulate/insoluble material (sediment) present in crude lipid samples.

General information

• Status: Published (Technical corrigendum to ISO 15301:2001).
• Publication date: March 2007 (Corrigendum 1 published 2007).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 67.200.10 — Animal and vegetable fats and oils.
• Edition / version: ISO 15301:2001 (Edition 1) with Corrigendum 1:2007.
• Number of pages: 1 (corrigendum sheet).

Scope

Applies to the procedure for determining sediment in crude fats and oils by centrifugation. The corrigendum corrects/clarifies elements of the original 2001 text (for example editorial corrections, figure or table clarifications, or parameter adjustments) so that the centrifuge method and its reporting requirements are unambiguous for laboratory use and commercial application. The method is for crude (unrefined) fats and oils and is intended for routine quality-control and trade-related testing.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the sediment to be measured (nature and particle types expected in crude fats and oils).
• Sample preparation and handling requirements to avoid loss or contamination of sediment.
• Centrifugation parameters (speed, time, temperature and rotor specifications) and apparatus requirements to obtain reproducible sediment separation.
• Procedure for decanting, washing (if applicable) and drying of sediment for mass determination or reporting.
• Calculation and expression of results (sediment quantity as a mass or percentage of sample) and presentation of test report information.

Typical use and users

Used by analytical and quality-control laboratories in the edible oils, fats and oleochemical industries, by commercial testing/inspection bodies, by commodity traders and by regulatory or standards bodies concerned with the specification and acceptance of crude fats and oils. Typical users include laboratory analysts, quality managers, procurement/specification teams and standardization committees.

Related standards

ISO 15301 is part of the family of ISO standards for animal and vegetable fats and oils. Laboratories and users commonly refer to related test methods such as ISO 660 (determination of acid value/acidity), ISO 12966 series (fatty acid analysis by gas chromatography) and other ISO methods for contaminants, composition and physical properties of oils and fats. The corrigendum itself is a small, 1-page technical correction to the 2001 standard.

Keywords

sediment; crude fats and oils; centrifuge method; animal fats; vegetable oils; quality control; test method; ISO 15301; corrigendum; analytical procedure.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 15301:2001 is an international test method that specifies a centrifuge procedure to determine sediment content in crude animal and vegetable fats and oils; Corrigendum 1 (2007) provides technical/editorial corrections to the original 2001 publication.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers sample handling, centrifugation conditions, sediment recovery and calculation/reporting of sediment content for crude fats and oils. The 2007 corrigendum clarifies or corrects elements of the 2001 text to ensure consistent application.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Analytical laboratories, food and oil industry quality/control personnel, commodity traders and conformity assessment bodies involved in testing and acceptance of crude fats and oils.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The entry referenced is a corrigendum to ISO 15301:2001 published in 2007. Users should check the national or ISO catalogue for any later revisions or replacements of ISO 15301 after 2007 before relying on it as the latest method.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. ISO 15301 is one of several ISO methods dealing with animal and vegetable fats and oils; other related ISO standards address acidity, fatty-acid composition, contaminants and physical/chemical properties.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sediment, centrifuge, crude oils, fats, quality control, ISO 15301, corrigendum, animal fats, vegetable oils.