GOST ISO 605-2013 PDF

Full title and description

GOST ISO 605-2013 — "Бобовые. Определение примесей, размеров, посторонних запахов, насекомых, видов и разновидностей. Методы испытаний" (Pulses — Determination of impurities, size, foreign odours, insects, and species and variety — Test methods). This is the national (GOST) adoption of ISO 605 and provides standardized test methods for the physical and sensory examination of pulses and legumes intended for human or animal consumption.

Abstract

This standard specifies methods (not covered in other standards) for sampling preparation and testing of pulses in an unprocessed state. It covers determination of impurities, sizing of kernels, detection of foreign odours, assessment of insect infestation and procedures to determine species and variety. The procedures are intended for use by testing laboratories, quality-control units and regulatory bodies involved with cereals and pulses.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (adopted as a national GOST standard).
• Publication date: Registered 14 November 2013 (GOST designation 2013); introduced into national use 1 July 2017 (official registration/approval dates vary by source).
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) — published in national collections (Standartinform / national standards publishers).
• ICS / categories: 67.060 — Cereals, pulses and derived products (food quality / testing).
• Edition / version: GOST ISO 605-2013 (national adoption of ISO 605:1991).
• Number of pages: Approximately 12 pages (national edition / formatted publication).

Scope

The standard applies to unprocessed pulses (legumes) intended for human or animal consumption and establishes test methods that are not provided elsewhere. It covers sampling/sample preparation, measurement procedures for coarse and fine impurities, kernel sizing and grading methods, sensory checks for foreign odours, inspection procedures for insect infestation and simple methods for distinguishing species/varieties. It is intended for quality control, inspection and conformity assessment in food and seed sectors.

Key topics and requirements

• Sampling and preparation of a representative test sample prior to analysis.
• Procedures to determine and quantify impurities (other seeds, foreign matter, damaged kernels).
• Methods for determining kernel size and size classification criteria.
• Sensory procedures to detect and record foreign odours and off‑smells.
• Inspection and detection methods for insect infestation (visual/manual inspection; reference to related insect test methods).
• Identification steps and simple tests to determine species and variety within mixed lots.
• Requirements for recording and reporting test results and any referenced normative documents.

Typical use and users

Used by analytical and quality-control laboratories, seed testing stations, grain and pulse processors, commercial traders, food safety and regulatory authorities, inspection services at ports/entry points, and research organizations concerned with pulse quality and conformity. Typical applications include incoming material inspection, lot acceptance testing, certification of seed lots and dispute resolution between supplier and buyer.

Related standards

Main international parent: ISO 605:1991 (original international text). Normative and related references commonly cited alongside this standard include ISO documents on sampling and grain testing (examples: ISO 6639 for insect-related procedures, ISO 24333 and ISO 951 as referenced in national metadata). National/regional equivalents or derived test-method documents for cereals and pulses (national methods collections) are often used together with this standard.

Keywords

GOST ISO 605-2013; pulses; legumes; impurities; kernel size; foreign odour; insects; species identification; variety determination; test methods; sampling; grain quality; ICS 67.060.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST ISO 605-2013 is the Russian (GOST) adoption of ISO 605; it prescribes test methods for examining pulses (legumes) to determine impurities, sizes, foreign odours, insect infestation and to assist in identifying species and variety.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers sampling and sample preparation, methods to quantify impurities and kernel size, sensory checks for off‑odours, procedures for detecting insect infestation and straightforward methods for species/variety determination, plus reporting requirements for test results.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Analytical laboratories, seed testing and certification bodies, grain and pulse processors, traders, inspection services and regulatory authorities involved in food and feed quality control.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The GOST national adoption (designation 2013) has been published and put into national use; it is based on ISO 605:1991. Users should check national standards databases for the most current status or any amendments, but the document is recorded as adopted and in-force in national collections.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a single-method standard for pulses; it is related by subject to other cereal/pulse testing standards (ICS 67.060 family) and to ISO methods that deal with specific aspects such as insect detection and moisture determination. It is commonly used alongside other national and international grain and seed testing standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Pulses, legumes, impurities, kernel size, foreign odour, insects, species, variety, test methods, sampling, grain quality, GOST, ISO 605.