Sensory analysis — Vocabulary — Amendment 1
Sensory analysis — Vocabulary — Amendment 1
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ISO 5492:2008/Amd 1:2016 is an amendment to ISO 5492:2008 - the international vocabulary for sensory analysis. Rather than prescribing procedures, this amendment expands and clarifies terminology used across sensory science. It was prepared by ISO/TC 34 (Food products), Subcommittee SC 12 (Sensory analysis) and adds definitions under general terminology, senses, and methods to support consistent communication in sensory testing and research.
The amendment introduces clear, standardized definitions for terms widely used in sensory analysis, including:
These additions improve clarity about assessor effects (bias types), agreement measures (repeatability/reproducibility), sensory pathways (retronasal), and experimental designs/methods.
This vocabulary amendment is practical for anyone involved in sensory testing and product evaluation. Typical uses include:
Who benefits:
This amendment supports better data comparability, clearer reporting, and improved methodological rigor in sensory analysis. Keywords: sensory analysis vocabulary, ISO 5492 amendment, assessor bias, repeatability, reproducibility, retronasal, sensory methods, blind test, flash profiling.
Mentioned in the description and other ISO standards
