CodePIC-118-01General commentary Samples of raw coffee beans are taken at a WarehouseCoffee beans in 1425 jute sacks (99,75 tonnes)Equipment needed Hand Drill Sampler - about 25cm long (E02-01)Spear Sampler (S01-01)Trowel - for mixing the incremental samples (S03-01)Bucket or large clean container for mixing the incremental samples.Paper Bags (R00)Plastic Bags (P00)Safety precautions and risk assessment Samples may be contaminated with mycotoxins – care must be taken not to inhale dust or particles.Wash hands and all equipment after use to avoid cross contamination.The Personal Protective Equipment to be used must comply with National Legislation and specific requirements should be found in the local Risk Assessment or Safe Working Practice Guide.Pay attention to the security signs that may be present.Keep the sample at room temperature during transport.Protective latex gloves;protective goggles or, if there is a risk of excessive dust, protective shields for eyes and face; mask; safety shoes;disposable coat and headgear;the use of a head and ear protection must be evaluated depending on the scenario.Sampling plan The aggregate sample must be representative of the entire batch of goods and it is obtained through the drilling of 10 bags selected randomly. See scale of exam in General Part.The minimum quantity for the final sample is 500 g.LinksSAM-118 Coffee, Sampling of SolidsRemarkTariff classification: 0901 coffee beansTagsCoffee, Tea, Spices, Beans, Nuts, Dried Fruit This material should only be used in connection to a proper sampling plan Order of displayed picturesComment PIC-118-01-A01Customs warehouse showing the consignment. PIC-118-01-A02Consignment consisting of one lot of 1425 sacks of coffee. PIC-118-01-A03Each sack contains 70 kg of coffee beans; the total amount of the consignment (net weight) is 99,75 tons. PIC-118-01-A04Part of the Personal Protective Equipment to be used.GlovesMaskHair ProtectionEye Protection PIC-118-01-A05Container for the collection of the incremental samples and the sampling trowel for the mixing of the aggregate sample. PIC-118-01-A06Hand–drill sampler about 25 cm long. PIC-118-01-A07The bag is pierced with the probe. PIC-118-01-A08A quantity of coffee (incremental sample) is taken and collected in a plastic container of appropriate size. PIC-118-01-A09 & A10The sacks are closed, using the tip of the probe to push the weave back together, to avoid further spillage.If the sacks are paper or plastic, ensure they are repaired with tape. PIC-118-01-A11 & A12The incremental samples are collected together. PIC-118-01-A13The incremental samples are mixed in order to obtain the aggregate sample, representative of the entire consignment. PIC-118-01-A14After the homogenization, the aggregate sample is divided and packaged in paper bags for food use. PIC-118-01-A15 & A16The final samples of about 500 g each are obtained and properly labeled.In this case the National Legislation required 3 final samples. PIC-118-01-A17Each paper bag is then placed in a transparent bag and securely sealed. The laboratory sample is sent for analysis. Samples must be stored appropriately.The sampling form must be completed fully and the sample sent to the laboratory.Back to top Back to list of visual aids
