1 Scope
This standard specifies the basic requirements, operating procedures and result judgement for the examination of commercial sterilization of canned food.
This standard is applicable to various canned food that is packed in sealed containers, reaches the commercial sterilization by moderate thermal sterilization and can be preserved for a relatively long time at normal temperature.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections) to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest editions of these documents are applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative documents referred to applies.
Foreword I
1 Scope 1
2 Normative References 1
3 Terms and Definitions 1
4 Equipment and Apparatus 2
5 Culture Medium and Reagents 2
6 Examination Procedures 3
7 Result Judgement 7
Appendix A (Normative) Dedicated Culture Mediums 9
Appendix B (Informative) Leak Test Methods for Cans 11
