This standard specifies the terms and definitions, product classification, requirements, analysis methods, inspection rules as well as marking, packaging, transportation and storage of beer.
It is applicable to the production, inspection and marketing of beer.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this standard. However parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition applies.
GB/T 191 Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods (GB/T 191-2008, IS0 780:1997, MOD)
GB 2758 Hygienic standard for fermented alcoholic beverages
GB 4544 Beer bottles
GB/T 4928 Method for analysis of beer
GB/T 5738 Plastic crates for beverage bottled
GB/T 6543 Single and double corrugated boxes for transport packages
GB/T 9106 Packaging containers - Aluminum easy open end and aluminum two-piece can
GB 10344 General standard for the labeling of prepackaged alcoholic beverage
GB/T 13521 Crown cap
GB/T 17714 Keg
Decree No. 75 [2005] of General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China Measures for the metrological supervision and administration of quantitatively packed commodities
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
beer
a foamy and low-alcoholic fermented wine containing carbon dioxide, which is generated by yeast fermentation by taking malt and water as raw materials and added with hops (including hop product)
