This International Standard describes several types of method for determining the aptitude of assessors and for training assessors to identify and describe odoriferous products.
The methods described in this International Standard are suitable for use by the agri-foodstuffs industries employing olfactory analysis (e.g. perfumery, cosmetics and aromatics).
ISO 5496:2006 Referenced Document
ISO 6658:2005 Sensory analysis - Methodology - General guidance
ISO 8589 Sensory analysis — General guidance for the design of test rooms AMENDMENT 1*, 2014-06-15 Update
ISO 5496:2006 history
2018ISO 5496:2006/Amd 1:2018 Sensory analysis - Methodology - Initiation and training of assessors in the detection and recognition of odours; Amendment 1
2006ISO 5496:2006 Sensory analysis - Methodology - Initiation and training of assessors in the detection and recognition of odours
1992ISO 5496:1992 Sensory analysis; methodology; initiation and training of assessors in the detection and recognition of odours