What is ISO 8589-Guidance for the design of sensory analysis test rooms about?

ISO 8589 is an international standard that discusses the general guidance for the design of sensory analysis test rooms to reduce the effects that psychological factors and physical conditions can have on human judgment.

ISO 8589 provides general guidance for the design of test rooms intended for the sensory analysis of products. ISO 8589 describes the requirements to set up a test room comprising a testing area, a preparation area, and an office, specifying those that are essential or those that are merely desirable.

Note1: The test space can be similar for food and non-food products that are evaluated using sensory methods. However, the test rooms might need to be adapted for each specialized use. Modifications to the design are often needed for specific products and for specific types of testing. This is particularly true if the test rooms are to be used for the evaluation of non-food products.

Note2: ISO 8589 is not specific for any product or test type. ISO 8589 does not address test facilities for the specialized examination of products in the inspection or in-plant quality-control applications.

Who is ISO 8589-Guidance for the design of sensory analysis test rooms for?

ISO 8589 on the guidance for the design of sensory analysis test rooms is useful for:

Food scientists
Food technologists
Food laboratories
Food health and safety departments

Why should you use ISO 8589-Guidance for the design of sensory analysis test rooms?

Sensory evaluation should be carried out in a quiet and well-lighted room free from any odours. The most important considerations for a sensory laboratory are location, ventilation, lighting, traffic pattern, sample preparation and presentation and experimental comfort.

ISO 8589 provides you with guidance on creating a test room, testing area general requirements, testing booths, preparation area requirements and equipment, office requirements, size and fitting.

The guidance provided by ISO 8589 assist you in improving the design of the sensory analysis test room to conduct sensory evaluations under known and controlled conditions with a minimum of distractions and enhance sensory evaluation.

With obedience and compliance to ISO 8589, you can enhance food products’ efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.

BS EN ISO 8589:2010+A1:2014

Sensory analysis. General guidance for the design of test rooms

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 May 2009