ANALYTICA EBC

• 24/10/2018
• 3062
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2010

11.5.1 - Total (Dissolved and Headspace) Oxygen in Packaged Beer

The determination of the total (the dissolved and the headspace) content of oxygen in packaged beer, in bottle, can, keg and cask, by means of detecting oxygen ingress during packaging transfer and filling. Descriptors: headspace volume,  net content, correlation between the oxygen content of a liquid phase and of a gas phase at equilibrium, temperature of the sample in degrees K, reading of the oxygen meter in mg/litre or ug/l, conversion of the headspace ratio.

It is necessary to use EBC Methods 9.37, 11.3.2, 11.3.1, 11.27, 11.14 and 11.18

• 24/10/2018
• 3135
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2015

11.5.2 - Total Packaged Oxygen (TPO) in Beer: Differentiated TPO method

The determination of differentiated total package oxygen in packaged beer. Descriptors: HSO (Headspace Oxygen), headspace pressure, headspace volume, TPO (Total Package Oxygen), DO (Dissolved Oxygen), beer

• 24/10/2018
• 2085
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.6.2 - Phosphatase Test

The detection of the phosphatase enzyme, present in alleged insect contaminants. The method is based upon the Aschaffenburg and Mullen test for phosphatase in milk.

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• 2553
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.6 - Qualitative Assay for Invertase

A biochemical assay for the presence or absence of the invertase enzyme as a measure of the effectiveness of pasteurisation, measured as pasteurisation units (PU). Other biochemical assays allow for quantitative measures of pasteurisation activity (see clause 9).

• 24/10/2018
• 1962
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.7 - Empty One-Way Container Clean Efficiency

The checking of one-way container (cans, non-returnable glass and PET bottles,…) clean efficiency by analysis of cleaned one-way containers, which have been deliberately contaminated.

• 24/10/2018
• 2009
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.8 - Container Washer Detergent Analysis (formerly published as IOB Method 13.24)

The determination of sodium hydroxide and aluminates in packaging container (bottles, kegs, casks) washing solutions. A correction for the effect of residual carbonate is described.

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• 1977
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.9 - Detergent Residues in Washed Bottles (formerly published as IOB Method 13.25)

Assessment of caustic detergent carry over in bottle washers.

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• 2176
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2007

11.10.1 - Packaging Materials in Contact with Beer

For the approval of new packaging materials or new suppliers by evaluating the aroma and taste of beer for potential taints. For use within problem solving related to off-flavours or taints.

It is necessary to use EBC Methods 13.14 and 13.3

• 24/10/2018
• 2214
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2008

11.10.2 - Packaging Materials in Contact with Beer: Effect on Foam Characteristics

The determination of the effect of packaging materials on beer foam characteristics. For routine checks on batches of can ends, see EBC Method 11.29, Contamination of Can Ends (3.1) Descriptors: Rudin, Ross & Clark, Nibem-T

it is necessary to use EBC Methods 11.29 and 9.42

• 24/10/2018
• 2478
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.11 - Packaging Materials in Contact with Beer: Metal Pickup in Beer

The determination of the effect of changes in packaging materials on metal pickup in beer.

It is necessary to use EBC Methods 11.10, 9.13.3, 9.20, 9.14.3 and 9.15

• 24/10/2018
• 2509
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.12 - Visual Assessment (Defects List) of Glass Bottles

The method describes the procedure and criteria, which should be considered in the visual examination of bottles.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 11.1.1

• 24/10/2018
• 2031
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.13 - Physical Dimensions of Bottles (formerly published as IOB Method 13.9)

A simple practical means of determining the dimensional tolerances of empty glass bottles. The tolerances will be negotiated in each case between the customer and the supplier. Guidelines for the tolerances are found in references 3.3 and 3.4. Dimensional tolerances are to be found in glass manufacturers’ guidelines.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 11.1.1

• 24/10/2018
• 2228
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.14 - Capacity Determination of Bottles (formerly published as IOB Method 13.10)

The determination of the filling level and the brimful capacities of all bottles. The difference between the brim and the filling height, the headspace, may then be calculated. The tolerances will be negotiated in each case between the customer and the supplier. Guidelines for the tolerances are found in reference 3.3. Capacity tolerances are also to be found in glass manufacturers’ guidelines. Descriptors: the density for water at the test temperature, volume at 20 ºC, volume as recorded, temperature as recorded.

It is necesssary to useEBC Method 11.1.1

• 24/10/2018
• 1977
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2004

11.15 - Internal Pressure Strength of Glass Bottles

This is to give guidance on the relationship between the internal pressure strength standards used for process control at the point of manufacture, and the pressure strength standards applicable at the point of receipt of the bottles by the bottler and in the case of refillable bottles, the pressure strength standards which might be applicable to the floats (parcs) of refillable bottles.

It is nessary to use EBC Method 11.1.1

• 24/10/2018
• 2234
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2005

11.16 - Glass Weight of Bottles

A simple practical means of determining prescribed or agreed weight of empty glass bottles. Impurities of the glass mixture during manufacture have an influence on the empty weight of the glass bottles. Descriptors: independent measured value, number of measured values.

it is necessary to use EBC Method 11.1.1

• 24/10/2018
• 2067
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.17 - Visual Assessment of Cans

The method describes the procedure and criteria which should be considered in the visual examination of can bodies. Descriptors: single sampling plans for normal inspection, Internal contamination, Slivers, Cracked flange, Clipped flange, Thumb print pleats, No internal spray/mis-spray, Litho inside, Pinholes, Incomplete flange, No litho, Damaged cans, Double pleats, Wrinkled flange, External contamination, Bar code, Malformed bottom, Ink splashes or spottings, Scratches, Single pleat.

• 24/10/2018
• 2354
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.18 - Overflow Capacity of Cans

The determination of the overflow capacity of empty cans. Descriptors: Correction factors for nominal content for temperature, density of water at test temperature, volume of water, temperature of water at dispensing, apparatus for determining overflow capacity of cans.

• 24/10/2018
• 2100
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.19 - Headspace of Cans

The determination of the headspace (freeboard) of a can at stated contents. Descriptors: Correction factors for nominal content for temperatures, volume of water at t temperature, volume of water at 20 °C (nominal content), temperature of water at dispensing, density of water at test temperature, headspace gauge, electronic headspace gauge.

• 24/10/2018
• 2173
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.20 - Internal Lacquer Integrity of Cans

The determination of the internal lacquer integrity of can bodies using a conductimetric enamel rater. The enamel rater will provide a rating of can quality in terms of metal exposures as well as providing a location of the exposure.

• 24/10/2018
• 2150
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2010

11.21 - Can Seam Evaluation

The determination of can seam dimensions using micrometers or visual projection techniques. Descriptors: Nominal seam thickness table, operating specifications, double seam, countersink depth, seam length, end hook length, overlap, seam thickness, body hook, seam gap, actual overlap, wrinkles rating, free space, end hook, body thickness, end thickness.

• 24/10/2018
• 1970
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.22 - Capacity Determination of Kegs and Casks

The determination of the internal volume of kegs and casks. Descriptors: Capacity litres, density of water, volume as recorded, temperature as recorded.

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• 2018
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.23 - Coating Integrity of Crowns (formerly published as IOB Method 13.13)

The determination of the lacquer integrity of crowns.

it is necessary to use EBC Method 11.17

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• 2091
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.24 - Electronic Bottle Inspection Devices (EBI)

Challenge tests for assessing effectiveness of electronic bottle detectors.

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• 2083
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2006

11.25 - Checks for Secondary Packaging: Corrugated Board for Cases and Trays

The determination of board quality used for cases and trays. Descriptors: Number of boards in the delivery.

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• 1954
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2007

11.26 - Visual Assessment of Crowns

The method describes the procedure and criteria which should be considered in the visual examination of crowns on delivery prior use. Descriptors: Crown liner defects, Crown cork shell defects.

• 24/10/2018
• 2048
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2007

11.27 - Net Contents of Kegs and Casks: Weighing Method

The determination of the liquid contents of filled kegs and casks. Descriptors: specific gravity, carbon dioxide in beer, full weight, empty weight.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 9.43.1 or 9.43.2

• 24/10/2018
• 2117
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2007

11.28 - Internal and External Lacquer Integrity of Cans: Visual Method

The visual determination of the internal and external base lacquer integrity of can bodies by estimation of the degree of deposition or coloration as well as providing a visual location of the exposure.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 11.17

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• 1984
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2008

11.29 - Contamination of Can Ends

The evaluation of the potential deleterious effect of can ends contamination on beer foam stability. Descriptors: Pass, Investigate, Fail.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 9.42

• 24/10/2018
• 1950
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2008

11.30 - Bottle Seal Integrity Determination

The determination of bottle seal integrity by gas or liquid loss, crimp tightness or torque, as a measure of any tendency for crowns or screw thread closures to loosen during storage or shipment. Values depend on bottle sealing surface and neck finish, threads finger tight, closure dimensions, finish and liner, strain release of neck or closure, top loading of bottles, product, length and conditions of storage. The report should include them all.

• 24/10/2018
• 1898
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• Packaging and Packaging Materials
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• 2010

11.31 - Plastic Tubing: Full Method (Taint Testing)

This test is a screening procedure to investigate the effect of plastic tubing upon aroma and taste of beer and for use within problem solvent related to off-flavour and taints. Descriptors: Length of tubing samples, plastic fittings, sample tabs, dispence line adapter.

It is necessary to use EBC Method 13.3, 13.4, 13.7 and 13.8