Standard No.:	SN/T 3335-2012
English Name:	Rules for the inspection of microbiological specification on import and export textiles
Chinese Name:	进出口纺织品微生物项目检验规范
Professional Classification:	SN    Professional Standard - Import&Export Inspection
Source Content Issued by:	AQSIQ
Issued on:	2012-12-12
Implemented on:	2013-7-1
Status:	valid
Target Language:	English
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Word Count:	6500 words
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SN/T 3335-2012 Rules for the inspection of microbiological specification on import and export textiles 1 Scope This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods and inspection rules for microbiological specification on import and export textiles. This standard is applicable to the detection of microbiological specification on import and export textiles. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. GB 4789.4 National food safety standard - Food microbiological examination - Salmonella SN/T 1538.1 Guidelines on preparation and production of culture media -Part 1: General guidelines on quality assurance for the preparation of culture media in the laboratory SN/T 1538.2 Guidelines on preparation and production of culture media -Part 2: Practical guidelines on performance testing of culture media 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 textiles products, such as yarns, fabrics and their finished products, made of natural fibers and chemical fibers as main raw materials by spinning, weaving, dyeing and other processing processes or then sewing and compounding 3.2 products for babies textile products for infants aged below 36 months to wear or use, such as diapers, diaper pants, bibs, etc. 3.3 products with direct contact to skin such as towels, bras, belly belts, vests, shorts, shirts, sheets, diapers, diaper pants, underwear, bibs, etc. 3.4 products without direct contact to skin such as sweaters, outerwear, pants, bedspreads, interlinings, etc. 3.5 textiles-microbiological specification mainly referring to items, such as microorganism, involving personal hygiene 3.6 Aerobic plate count total microbial count formed per gram of test sample after the textile test sample is processed and cultured under certain conditions (such as culture medium composition, culture temperature and time, pH, aerobic properties, etc.) 4 Requirements 4.1 The requirements for microbiological specification on import and export textiles are shown in Table 1. If otherwise specified in the contract or agreement, the contract or agreement shall be implemented. Products for babies made of import and export textiles must be marked with the words "products for babies" on the instructions for use, and other products shall be marked with the classification and technical requirements on the instructions for use. Note: Generally, products suitable for infants and young children aged 36 months and below can be used as products for babies.

Contents Foreword i Introduction ii 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Requirements 5 Test methods 6 Inspection rules 7 Test Report Annex A (Informative) Limit requirements for microbiological specification on textiles and fillers in some countries, regions (organizations)