prEN 1230

Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs - Sensory analysis prEN 1230

Scope

1. Odour: The purpose of testing for odour is to establish whether the material to be tested possesses an inherent odour, when kept at room temperature. This test serves sometimes as a precheck for the taint test, as transmission of substances which bring about a change in the taint of the packed food, rarely occurs without the packaging material having a distinct odour. 2. Taint: The purpose of testing for taint or off-flavour is to establish whether the material to be tested contains substances which at room temperature can be transmitted through the air space to a test substance and alter the taste of the food.