BS ISO 24081:2021 pdf download.Ground cassava leaves (Isombe) — Specification.
1 Scope This document specifies requirements and methods of sampling and testing for ground cassava leaves, which are obtained from the processing of fresh cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta Crantz or Manihot glaziovii) intended for human consumption. 2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 763, Fruit and vegetable products — Determination of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid ISO 874, Fresh fruits and vegetables — Sampling.
6.2 Pesticide residues Ground cassava leaves shall conform to the maximum residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in the Codex Pesticides Residues in Food Online Database for this commodity. 6.3 Mycotoxins Ground cassava leaves shall conform to the maximum mycotoxin limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in CXS 193-1995. Ground cassava leaves, when tested in accordance with ISO 16050, shall conform to the following maximum limits of aflatoxins: a) total aflatoxins content: 10 μg/kg;b) aflatoxin B1 content: 5 μg/kg.
7 Hygiene Ground cassava leaves shall be manufactured in premises conforming to the hygienic requirements stipulated in CXC 1-1969. Ground cassava leaves shall conform to the microbiological limits given in Table 3.
8 Packaging 8.1 Ground cassava leaves shall be packaged in containers that will safeguard the hygienic, nutritional, technological and organoleptic qualities of the product. 8.2 The containers, including packaging material, shall be made of substances that are safe and suitable for their intended use. They shall not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or flavour to the product.
9 Labelling Labelling shall be in accordance with the requirements of CXS 1-1985. Each container shall include the following: a) the name of the food, which shall be “Ground cassava leaves”; b) the net contents; c) the name, location and address of the manufacturer; d) the country of origin; e) the lot identification number; f) the date of minimum durability (i.e. the sell by date); g) the statement “Human Food”. 10 Method of sampling Ground cassava leaves shall be sampled in accordance with ISO 874.BS ISO 24081 pdf download.