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IS 14818 (2000): Cereals and Pulses and Milled Products -

Sampling of Static Batches [FAD 16: Foodgrains, Starches
and Ready to Eat Foods]

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( Superseding IS 2814 : 1978,
IS 2815 : 1964, IS 2816 : 1964,
IS 2821 : 1964, IS 3714 : 1978,
IS 3729 : 1966, IS 4940 : 1968
and IS 5315 : 1978 )
( Reaffirmed 2005 )

Indian Standard
CEREALS AND PULSES AND MILLED PRODUCTS -
SAMPLING OF STATIC BATCHES

ICS 67.060

0 BIS 2000

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH .ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 11~0002

July 2000 Price Group 8

Foodgrains and Foodgrain Industries and Starches Sectional Committee, FAD 16

NATIONAL FOREWORD

This Indian Standard which is identical with IS0 13690:1999 ‘Cereals, pulses and milled products -
Sampling of static batches’ issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was adopted
by the Bureau of Indian Standards on the recommendation of the Foodgrains and Foodgrain Industries
and Starches Sectional Committee and approval of the Food and Agriculture Division Council.

Requirements for sampling of foodgrains, pulses and milled cereal products were earlier covered in
IS 2814 : 1978 ‘Method for sampling of smaller size foodgrains ( first revision )‘, IS 3714 : 1978 ‘Methods
for sampling of bigger size foodgrains ( first revision )’ and IS 5315 : 1978 ‘Methods of sampling for
milled cereals and pulses ( first revision)‘. These standards were based on the earlier IS0 recommendation
on the subject. During the review of these standards, it was decided to align the text with the corresponding
IS0 Standard, which had been updated and revised as .a single amalgamated standard, IS0 13690.
Therefore, this standard has been revised as a single comprehensive standard, superseding IS 2814,
IS 3714 and IS 5315.

This standard also covers various sampling instruments used for sampling of cereals, pulses and milled
products. These requirements were earlier covered in IS 2815 : 1964 ‘Slotted tube sampler’, IS 2818 :
1964 ‘Grain sampler ( PARKHl type )‘, IS 2821 : 1964 ‘Therm0 sampler’, IS 3729 : 1966 ‘Corn sampler
( PARKHl type )’ and IS 4940 : 1968 ‘Sample divider’, which were reviewed and have been superseded in
the light of above.

Consequently IS 2814, IS 2815, IS 2816, IS 2821, IS 3714, IS 3729, IS 4940 and IS 5315 are withdrawn.

In the adopted standard certain terminology and conventions are not identical to those used in the Indian
Standards. Attention is particularly drawn to the following:

a) Wherever the words ‘International Standard’appear referring to this standard, they should be read
as ‘Indian Standard’; and

b) Comma ( , ) has been used as a decimal marker while in Indian Standards, the current practice is to
use a point ( . ) as the decimal marker.

In reporting the result of a test or analysis made in accordance with this standard, if the final value,
observed or calculated, is to be rounded off, it shall be done in accordance with IS 2 :1960 ‘Rules for
rounding off numerical values ( revised)‘.
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Indian Standard
CEREALS AND PULSES AND MILLED PRODUCTS -
SAMPLING OF STATIC BATCHES

1 Scope

This International Standard specifies general conditions relating to sampling for the assessment of the quality of
cereals, pulses and milled products from cereals and pulses (hereinafter called “grain”), in bulk or in bags, but
excluding pellets.

It is applicable to the manual or mechanical sampling of static bulk grain up to a depth of 3 m. For static bulks
exceeding 3 m in depth up to a maximum depth of 12 m, it is necessary to use mechanical sampling methods. For
bulk grain exceeding 12 m in depth it is necessary to sample grain when flowing. This latter sampling method is also
applicable for all depths of bulk grain (see IS0 6644).

This International Standard is not applicable to seed grain, nor does it apply to sampling for testing for hidden
infestation. It is not applicable to flowing grain.

This International Standard is not applicable for certain sampling requirements (e.g. microbiological, mycotoxin and
pesticide residue analysis). In these cases, it is recommended that the parties concerned come to an agreement.

NOTE 1 Sampling of seed grain is covered by rules established by~the International Seed Testing Association.

NOTE 2 Sampling~for hidden insect infestation is covered by IS0 6639-2.

NOTE 3 IS0 6644 covers sampling of flowing grain.

2 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this International Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.

2.1
consignment
physical quantity of grain on offer, dispatched or received at one time, and covered by a particular contract or
shipping document; it may be composed of one or more lots

NOTE Consignments should be considered in lots not exceeding 500 t.

2.2
lot
stated portion of the consignment whose quality is to beassessed

2.3
increment
small equal quantity of grain taken from each individual sampling point in the lot, throughout the full depth of the lot

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laden ,
term to describe a partly or completely full state, as for wagon, lorry, barge or ship

NOTE See 6.3.1.

2.5
bulk sample
quantity of grain obtained by combining and mixing the increments taken from a specific lot
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2.6
laboratory sample
quantity of grain removed from the bulk sample and intended for analysis or other examination

3 General princi~ples

3.1 Samples should be taken jointly by representatives of the buyer and seller or by a sampling superintendent
appointed jointly.

3.2 Samples shall be as representative as possible of the lots from which they are taken. Therefore, as the
composition of a lot is seldom uniform, a sufficient number of increments shall be taken and carefully mixed, thus
giving a bulk sample from which the laboratory samples (see 8.3) are obtained by successive divisions or otherwise.

NOTE A sampling scheme for consignments of more than 100 bags is given in annex A.

3.3 It is normal practice that grain which is sea-damaged or otherwise damaged in transit, or is out of condition, is
kept separate from the sound grain and is sampled separately. Samples of unsound material shall not be mixed with
samples of sound material and shall be identified and quantified (see clause 11).

3.4 Special care is necessary to ensure that all sampling apparatus is clean, dry and free fromforeign odours.

3.5 Sampling shall be carried out in such a ~manner as to protect the samples, sampling instruments, and the
containers in which the samples are placed, from contamination from rain, dust, etc. If walking on grain cannot be
avoided, precautions in the form of protective clothing should be taken to prevent contamination of the grain.

4 Instruments

4.1 General

Many different types of instrument are available. Those given in annex B and their dimensions are included,
therefore, solely as a guide. Annex C is included to help in the selection of suitable sampling instruments. It is
known that use~of the various types of equipment can give rise to differing samples from the same lot.

Where possible, the type of equipment to be used and the procedures for its use shall be determined by agreement
between the parties concerned.

The instruments listed in 4.2 to 4.4 are in general usage.

Pneumatic samplers should not be used for milled products.

All instruments used shall be suitable for the product being sampled.

4.2 Sampling from bulk

Use appropriate apparatus for obtaining increments from static bulk (e.g. hand-held spears, mechanical or air-
assisted apparatus).

4.3 Sampling from bags

Use sack-type spears.

4.4 Mixing and dividing

Use shovels and dividing apparatus or automatic random dividing apparatus.

5 Location and time of sampling

The location and time of sampling shall be determined by agreement between the parties concerned.

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6 Method of taking samples

6.1 General

Unless otherwise specified in the contract, consignments shall be considered in lots of a maximum of 500 t or such
part thereof as constitutes a single consignment.

6.2 Sampling from bags

62.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or unless the practice-at the port or elsewhere requires otherwise,
increments shall be taken from different parts of a bag (for example top, middle and bottom) by means of a
sack/bag spear from the number of bags specified in Table 1.

Table 1 - Number of bags to be sampled

Number of bags in consignment Number~of bags to be sampled

UptolO Each~bag

10 to 100 10, taken at random

More than 100 Square root (approx.) of total number,

taken according to a suitable sampling
schemea

a See annex A.

6.2.2 Prepacked units are ustially transported in outer cases or cartons containing a convenient number of units.
The procedure applicable to bags (described in 6.2.1) shall be used to determine the appropriate number of outer
cases or cartons to be sampled. If the total number of outer cases or cartons in the consignments does not exceed
1000, only one prepacked unit shall be taken from each of the outer cases taken for sampling.

6.2.3 Care shall be taken to ensure that a prepacked unit is taken in a random manner from the entire contents of
the outer case or carton for sampling.

The selection of prepacked,units occupying the same corresponding position in a number of outer cases or cartons
shall be avoided.

The prepacked units taken in this manner shall be considered as increments.

6.3 Sampling from rail or road wagons, lorries, barges or ships

6.3.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each laden wagon, lorry, barge or ship shall be sampled.

-6.3.2 increments shall be taken throughout the whole depth of the lot. Suggested patterns are as follows.

a) Up to 15 t: 5 sampling points

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b) From 15 t to 30 t: 8 sampling points

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c) From 30 t to 500 t: minimum of 11 sampling points

d) Above 500 t: see Table 2

When using mechanical samplers, increments shall be taken from a minimum of three different sampling points.

6.3.3 If the type of wagon, vessel or commodity does not .allow samples to be taken in this manner, or if there is a
separate agreement between the buyer and seller, the grains shall be sampled during discharge of the
wagon/vessel.

6.4 Sampling from silos, bins or warehouses

6.4.1 increments shall be taken throughout the whole depth of the lot. A suitable instrument must Abe used to
achieve this requirement. If the depth of the lot does not permit use of this method, sampling should be carried out
from the flowing cereal in accordance with IS0 6644.

6.4.2 The grain should be sampled using a grid system, for example similar to that used for rail/road wagons,
barges or ships (6.3.2).

6.4.3 Sufficient increments should be taken to satisfy the requirements given in 6.4.4.

6.4.4 The number of increments to be taken shall be determined as follows.

Take the square root of the tonnage in the static~bulk. Divide by two and round up to the next whole number. This is
the minimum number of increments that is to be obtained. If circumstances dictate that more increments are
required to obtain fair average samples of the static bulk, then more shall be taken. They shall be obtained from
samples taken randomly from different positions in the bulk. For examples, see Table 2.

Table 2 - Number of increments for bulk grain bf more than 500 t

Tonnage Square root Number of increments

500 22,4 12
1 000 31,6 16
2 000 44,7 23
4 000 63,2 32
6 000 77,4 39
6 000 89,4 45
10 000 100 50

7 Bulk sample

The bulk sample shall be formed by combining the increments and mixing them thoroughly.

8 Laboratory sample

8.1 Division of bulk sample

Divide the bulk sample to obtain the required number of laboratory samples by coning and quartering orby using
one of the sample dividers described in 8.1.2.1 to 8.1.2.3.

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8.1 .l Coning and quartering

Mix the sample thoroughly on a clean non-absorbent surface. Draw the grain into a conical heap. Flatten the top of
the heap and divide into quarters.

Reject the two diagonally opposite quarters (B and C) and mix the remaining two (A and D). See Figure 1.

Repeat the complete process until the required laboratory sample is obtained.

Figure I - Coning and quartering

8.1.2 Sample dividers

8.1.2.1 Multiple-slot (Riff k-type and blade) divider

Pour the bulk sample along the length of the hopper. Two equal sub-samples are separated in the two bottom
troughs. Discard the sample from one trough. Repeat this procedure as many times as is necessary to obtain the
required laboratory sample.

8.1.2.2 Conical divider

a) Pour the bulk sample into the hopper.

4 Two equal sub-samples are separated in the bottom receptacles.

cl Discard the sample from one receptacle.

d) Remove and save the second full receptacle.

e) Replace these with two empty receptacles.

f) Pour the contents of the saved full receptacle into the hopper.

Repeat procedures b) to f) as many times as is necessary to obtain the required laboratory sample.

8.1.2.3 Centrifugal divider

Activate the divider. Pour the bulk sample into the top hopper. Laboratory samples are collected in removable
receptacles.

8.2 Number of samples

The number of laboratory samples to be taken for analysis and arbitration shall be specified in the contract or
otherwise agreed between the patties concerned.
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8.3 Size of sample

The-size of the laboratory samples will be determined by the type and requirements of the tests to be undertaken.
Generally it is a minimum of 1 kg (3 kg for milled products).

9 Packaging and labelling of samples

9.1 Packaging of samples

9.1.1 The laboratory samples shall be packed in containers suitable for the purpose, bearing in mind the tests to
be undertaken.

9.1.2 Samples for the determination of moisture content, or for other tests in .which it is important to avoid the loss
of volatile matter (for example, examination for evidence of chemical treatment), shall be packed fin moisture-tight
containers and stored appropriately. The containers shall be completely filled and the closures shall be sealed to
prevent loosening or tampering.

9.1.3 The bags and other containers shall carry the seal of each sampler.

9.2 Labels for samples

9.2.1 If paper labels are used for the samples, they shall be of a suitably high quality for the purpose. If there are
eyelet holes on the tabels, these shall be reinforced.

If the grain has a high moisture content, then special moisture-resistant labels shall be used.

A duplicate label may be included in the sample container provided that the sample is not intended for the
determination of moisture content or the content of some other ingredients. If the inside label could modify the result
of these determinations, the label should be fixed or glued on the outer part of the container. The information may
also be written directly on the bags containing the samples.

The information, written on the labels or directly on the bags, shall be indelibly marked, using a marker which will
not cause any odour in the sample.

9.2.2 The information shall include such~of the following items as are required by the terms of the contract:

a) origin of the product;

b) identification number of ship, wagon or lony;

c) point of departure;

d) date and point of receival (if applicable);

e) destination;

f) date of arrival at the destination;

9) quantity of consignment;

t-0 bulk, or bagged (including number of bags);

0 type of goods;

i) identification mark or lot number;

k) name of seller;

1) name of receiver (if applicable);

m) name of buyer;
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n) contract number and date;

0) date of sampling;

P) date of final discharge;

4) place and point of sampling;

r) type of sampling apparatus;

4 name of person who carried out sampling;

t) reason ~for sampling;

u) number of duplicate samples taken.

10 Dispatch of samples

Laboratory samples shall be dispatched as soon as possible, or at time to be fixed in the contract. Whenever
possible, samples should be kept and transported at a temperature below 15 “C, out of direct sunlight and in a non-
humid location.

11 Sampling report

If a sampling report is prepared, besides giving the usual information it shall make reference to the condition of the
grain sampled, including signs of insect, mite or rodent infestation visible.at the time of sampling in the warehouse
or silo, or during work carried out on the vessel or other carrier during sampling.
.
The report shall also refer to the sampling technique used, if this is other than described in this International
Standard, and all circumstances that may have influenced sampling.

12 Health and safety

When operating in a potentially dusty environment, a suitable respirator shall be worn. It is essential to wear gloves
and to wash hands after sampling crops which may have been treated with chemicals.

WARNING: It is hazardous to walk on grain stored in bins, ships’ holds, silos and lorries, and local
regulations and legislation, and industry safety standards, shall be adhered to.

In certain cases the atmosphere in silos can be asphyxiating or toxic due to the build-up of gases from
grain and fungal metabolism.

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Annex A
(normative)

Sampling scheme for consignments of more than 100 bags

The consignment shall be divided into (n - 1) groups containing n or (n - 1) bags; the remaining bags constitute a
group.

EXAMPLES

a) A consignment comprising 200 bags

,
The square root of 200 = 14,142, therefore n - 14:

- make up 14 groups of 14 bags (i.e. total of 196 bags);

-_ draw up a list from 1 to 14; cross out one number, for example 7;

- sample the 7th bag from each group of 14 bags;

- the remaining group (i.e. 4) is smaller than 14 bags, sdsample one bag from this group at random.

A total of 15 bags has therefore been selected.

b) A consignment comprising 2 000 bags

The square root of 2 000 = 44,721, therefore n = 45:

- make up 44 groups of 45 bags (i.e. total of 1 980 bags);

- draw up a list from 1 to 45;

- cross out one number; for example 20;

- sample the 20th bag from each group of 45 bags;

- the remaining group (i.e. 20) is smaller than 45 bags, so sample one bag from this group at random.

A total of 45 bags has therefore been selected.

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Annex B
(informative)

Examples of sampling instruments

NOTE The type of equipment to be used and the procedures for its use should be determined by agreement between the
parties concerned.

B.l Instruments for sampling cereals

B.l.l instruments for sampling from static bulk, -tote bins and rigid containers

8.1.1.1 Concentric hand spears I

a) Open handle: single and multi-aperture [see Figure B.la) and B.l b)].

b) Closed handle with compartments: multi-aperture [see Figure B.l b)].

c) Open handle sequentially opening slots: multi-aperture [see Figure. B.lc)].

B.1.1.2 Gravity spears with extension rods and T handles

a) Gravity spear: concentric type [see Figure B.2a)).

b) Gravity spear cup type [see Figure B.2b)].

Minimum bore size for items B.l .l .l and B.l .1.2: 20 mm diameter.

8.1 .1.3 Mechanical samplers

There are three main types:

‘a) gravity sampler [see Figure B.3a)];

b) suction (sometimes called “vacuum”) sampler [see Figure B.3b)];

c) air-assisted sampler [see figure B.3b)].

,Minimum~aperturesize for grain: 120 mm x 20 mm.

Minimumbore size: ~225

mm.

8.1.2 Instruments for sampling from sacks and bags including bulk bags

B.1.2.1 Dynamic sack spears [see Figure B.4a)l

Minimum bore: 17 mm diameter, aperture 40 mm x 15 mm.

B.1.2.2 Walking stick type [see Figure Bi4b)]

Concentric tubes, minimum bore 20 mm diameter:

a) open handle: single and multi-aperture;

b) with compartments: single and multi-aperture.

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B.1.2.3 Conical samplers [see Figure B.4c)l

B.1.2.4 Gravity spaars [see Figures B.2a) and 6.2b)l

These have extension rods and T handles for open-topped bags.

B.1.2~5 Screw augers [see Figure B.4d)l

These are usually small and portable and electrically powered.

8.2 Instruments for sampling pulses

8.2.1 Instruments for sainpling from a staticbulk

These are as for cereals (B.l .l).

83.2 Instruments for sampling from sack and bags

These are as for cereals (B.1.2) but bore and aperture dimensions should be appropriate to the size of the pulses
to be sampled.

B.3 lnsiruments for sampling milled products, excluding pelleted materials

8.3.1 Instruments for sampling from static bulk

.

These are as for cereals (B.l .l), with the exception of mechanical samples.

For mechanical samplers, only two types are suitable for milled products:

a) electricmechanical screw auger (see Figure 8.5);

b) gravity mechanical sampler.

In general, air-assisted samplers are excluded for this use.

8.3.2 Instruments for sampling from sacks and bags

These are as for cereals (B.1.2).

8.4 Instruments for division of samples

These are manufactured from materials which wilt not contaminate the samples.

8.4.1 Quartering irons [see Figure B.6a)]

8.4.2 Multiple slpt (Riffle or bladetype) [see Figure 6.6b)]

a) Small laboratory dividers for ground samples:

min. 12 slots 12,7 mm chutes.

b) Medium-size dividers for cereal grain samples:

min. 18 slots 12,7 mm chutes.

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c) Dividers for large pulses:

min. 18 slots 25 mm chutes.

B.4.3 Conical dividers (Boerner type) [see Figure B.~c)]

8.4.4 Centrifugal (rotary) divider [see Figure B.6d)]

One to eight samples may be obtained simultaneotisly.

This instrument should not be used for division of pulses because damage to samples may occur.

8.5 Mechanical instruments for sampling from static ~bulk

B.5.1 Electric screw auger (see Figure 8.5)

8.5.2 Gravity sampler (no figure)

a) Single aperture, open handle

b) Multi-aperture, open handle or multi-aperture with compartments, closed handle

c) Multi-aperture, sequentially opening slots, open handle

Figure B./ - Conckntric hand spears

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a) Head of concentric type gravity spear

i_’
Key
1
2
Extension rod
Tchandle
4.
b) Cup type (head shown in open position)

Figure 8.2 - Gravity spears

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a) Gravity sampler

b) Suction (or “vacuum”)‘sampler or air-assisted sampler

Figure 8.3 - Mechariical samplers

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a) Dynamic sack spear

b) Walking stick concentric sack/bag sampler: open handle or with compartments

c) Conical sampler d) Screw auger (hand-held)

Figure 8.4 - Sack samplers

Figure 8.5 - Mechanical electrical screw auger

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a) Quatering iron b) Multiple-slot (Riffle-type) divider with two

collection boxes

c) Conical divider (Boerner type) d) Centrifugal (rotary) divider (motorized)

Figure B.8 - Sample dividers

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Annex C
(informative)

Guide to appropriate instruments for the sampling of cereals and other

commodities covered in this International Standard

Table C.l - Instruments for different types of product and storage states

Reference to figures in annex B

Storage state
Cereal grains Flour and other milled
and pulses products

Static bulks in silos, bins and B.la), B.lb), B.lc) B.5

warehouses B.2a), B.2b)
B.3a), B.3b)

Rail wagons, barges and bulk B.la), B.lb), B.lc) B.5

freight containers B.2a), B.2b)
B.3a), B.3b)

Tote bins, and rigid containers B.la), B.lb), B.lc) 8.5

B.2a), B.2b)
B.3a), B.3b)

Bags and sacks (woven fibre, B.2a), B.2b) B.4b), BAc), B.4d)
paper and plastic) B.4a), B.4b), BAc), B.4d) B.5

NOTE The minimumdimensionsof instrumentsare given for informationonly.

The types of sampling instrument listed above are as follows.

a) Concentric hand spears:

- open handle, single aperture Figure Bl a)

- open handle, multi-aperture Figure Bl b)
- closed handle, with compartments, multi-aperture (no.figure)
- open handle, sequentially-opening slots, multi-aperture Figure B.l c)

b) Gravity spear with extension rods and T-handle:

- concentric type Figure B.2a)

- cup type Figure B.2b)

c) Mechanical samplers:

- gravity sampler Figure B.3a)

- suction (or “vacuumW) sampler Figure B.3b)
- air-assisted sampler Figure~B.3b)

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d) Sack samplers:

- dynamic sack spear Figure B.4a)

- walking stick type:

- open handle, single and multi-aperture Figure B.4b)

- with compartments, single and multi-aperture Figure B.4b)

- conical sampler Figure B.4c)

- portable screw auger Figure B.4d)

e) Mechanical samplers:

- electrical screw auger Figure B.5

- gravity sampler (no figure)

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Bibliography

[1] IS0 6639-2, Cereals and pulses - Determination of hidden insect infestation - Part 2: Sampling.

[2] IS0 6644, Cereals and milled cereal products - Automatic sampling by mechanical means.

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