AS 2542.1.1-2005

Specifies in general terms the factors that need to be considered in carrying out sensory analysis of products. It proposes the various types of test used in sensory analysis.

This Standard describes in general terms the factors that need to be considered in carrying out sensory analysis of products. These factors include: testing location, test apparatus sample preparation, sample presentation and assessors.NOTE: The most important considerations in sensory testing are experimental design, and physiological and psychological aspects. These aspects are covered in greater depth in AS2542.1.3 and in the AS2542.2 series.This Standard sets out the various types of test used in sensory analysis. The application and use of the specific test methods described in the AS2542.2 series are discussed.This Standard recognizes that there are two extreme applications of sensory analysis. The application of this Standard deals with the two extremes and any combinations should be justified by the purpose of the test.The two extremes are: the analytical analysis and consumer analysis.The analytical approach should be used when the focus is to measure the product and the sampling frame is the population of the products. The consumer approach should be used when the focus is to measure the consumer opinion or hedonics and the sampling frame is the population of target consumer.

Originated as AS 2542.1.1-1984 and AS 2542.1.2-1984.
AS 2542.1.1-1984 and AS 2542.1.2-1984 amalgamated and designated AS 2542.1.1-2005.