AOAC Methods for Review in Codex STAN 234_11-2018

WP questions

1. Identify the commodity standard(s), food class or food category to which the method applies. CODEX STAN 289-1995 Standard for Whey Powders 2. Does the commodity standard contain limits (max or min) and/or ranges for the provision?  If YES, include limit or range from standard?  If NO, is there some other text discussing this provision? Reference Current 234

2018

CODEX STAN 289-1995 CODEX STAN 193-1995

Atomic absorption spectrophotometry

No entry

No entry

II

Whey powders

Copper

AOAC 985.35

Photometry (diethyldithiocarbamate)

No entry

No entry

III

Whey powders

Copper

ISO 5738 | IDF 76

AOAC 972.25 (Codex general method)

Atomic absorption spectrophotometry

No entry

No entry

II

Whey powders

Lead

Gravimetry (drying at 88°C ±2°C)

No entry

No entry

IV

Whey powders

Moisture, "Free"

ISO 2920 | IDF 58

CODEX STAN 289-1995 CODEX STAN 193-1995

IDF comment

Atomic absorption spectrophotometry

No entry

No entry

II

Whey powders

Copper

AOAC 985.35

Comment from DG WP: Methods applicated for Baby Foods/Infant Formula, Pet Foods, Baby Foods/Enteral Products. Whey powders Comment: AOAC 972.25 as written does not contain precision data or specify applicability to whey powders.

AOAC972.25 (Codex general method)

Atomic absorption spectrophotometry

No entry

No entry

II

Lead