scope:

This standard describes the sampling of vegetables and fruit for consumption for the purpose of radioactivity measurements. Mushrooms, herbs and capers, etc. can also be sampled in accordance with this standard. The standard can be used for sampling in the field or of already harvested products (e.g. shops, auctions, ports). To determine the deposition a grass sample is used, see NEN 5624. The samples taken can be used for various measurements, after possible sample preparation in accordance with NEN 5634.