BS ISO 22308-1:2021

What is ISO 22308‑1 about?  

ISO 22308‑1 is the first part of a series of documents on cork bark. ISO 22308‑1 defines a test method for the detection, qualification, and possible assessment of odors/flavors exogenous to cork bark selected as bottling product in contact with beverages, still, sparkling and sparkling wines, alcohols and spirits, beers, and ciders. 

ISO 22308‑1 applies to: 

• Cork bark selected as bottling product in all its forms 
• All cork components of cork stoppers: granules, discs, bodies and shanks 
• All types of cork stoppers, semi-finished (shaped), semi-finished (semi-finished stoppers possibly washed and possibly colmated and/or coated) or ready for use (semi-finished stoppers, possibly branded and surface treated) 

Who is ISO 22308‑1 for?  

ISO 22308‑1 on cork bark selected as bottling product is relevant to: 

• Manufacturer of cork stoppers 
• Producer of beverages likes, still, sparkling wines, alcohols, and spirits, beers, and ciders. 

Why should you use ISO 22308‑1?  

ISO 22308‑1 provide information on  reagents and materials, sensory panel, preparation of samples, test method for the detection, qualification, and possible assessment of odors/flavours exogenous to cork bark selected as bottling product. 

ISO 22308‑1 helps the user to select a cork bark that helps him to preserve the properties of the wine or other beverages over time and ensure that it develops correctly in the bottle. ISO 22308‑1 enables a user to improve the quality and satisfy their customers of the cork, which in turn helps them to improve the quality of their beverages which increase sales.