BS ISO 20613:2019

What is ISO 20613- Guidance on the application of sensory analysis in quality control about?

ISO 20613 discusses sensory analysis. ISO 20613 is an international standard that guides sensory analysis in quality control.

ISO 20613 specifies guidelines for the implementation of a sensory analysis program in quality control (QC), including general elements and procedures.

ISO 20613 applies to food and non-food industries.

Note: ISO 20613 is limited to in-plant sensory analysis in QC.

Who is ISO 20613- Guidance on the application of sensory analysis in quality control for?

ISO 20613 on the guidance on the application of sensory analysis in quality control is relevant to:

• Quality control departments
• Product managers
• Entities involved in the production
• Product manufacturers
• Safety and health departments

Why should you use ISO 20613- Guidance on the application of sensory analysis in quality control?

Sensory analysis is the way to obtain direct measurement of perceived attributes. Sensory analysis assists in better understanding and satisfying the needs of consumers.

ISO 20613 assists by guiding the application of sensory analysis in quality control  to invoke, measure, analyze and interpret reactions to the characteristics of foods and materials.

Overall, by using the guidelines, procedures specified by ISO 20613 to implement a sensory quality control program to improve the overall quality rating, attribute scaling, and quality grading of products.