prEN ISO 8589

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2026
Senzorična analiza - Splošno navodilo za načrtovanje prostorov za preskušanje
(ISO/DIS 8589:2025)
Sensory analysis - General guidance for the design of test rooms (ISO/DIS 8589:2025)
Sensorische Analyse - Allgemeiner Leitfaden für die Gestaltung von Prüfräumen
(ISO/DIS 8589:2025)
Analyse sensorielle - Directives générales pour la conception de locaux d’essai (ISO/DIS
8589:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 8589
ICS:
67.240 Senzorična analiza Sensory analysis
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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ISO/DIS 8589
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Sensory analysis — General
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guidance for the design of test
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Analyse sensorielle — Directives générales pour la conception de
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ISO/DIS 8589
ISO/TC 34/SC 12
Sensory analysis — General
Secretariat: AFNOR
guidance for the design of test rooms
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Analyse sensorielle — Directives générales pour la conception de
locaux destinés à l'analyse
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ISO/DIS 8589:2025(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Features of a test room . 2
6 Testing area . 2
6.1 General requirements .2
6.1.1 Location .2
6.1.2 Ventilation .2
6.1.3 Temperature and relative humidity .2
6.1.4 Noise .3
6.1.5 Odours .3
6.1.6 Color .3
6.1.7 Lighting .3
6.1.8 Safety considerations .4
6.2 Testing booths .4
6.2.1 General requirements .4
6.2.2 Number .4
6.2.3 Set-up .4
6.2.4 Layout and size .4
6.2.5 Colour and lighting .5
6.3 Area for group work .5
6.3.1 General requirements .5
6.3.2 Lighting .6
7 Preparation area . 6
7.1 General requirements .6
7.2 Equipment .6
8 Office . 7
8.1 General requirements .7
8.2 Size .7
8.3 Office equipment .7
9 Additional areas . 7
10 Additional information . 7
Annex A (informative) Examples of test room layouts . 8
Bibliography . 17

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ISO/DIS 8589:2025(en)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
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The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 8589 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 12, Sensory
analysis.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 8589:1988), which has been technically
revised.
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Sensory analysis — General guidance for the design of test rooms
1 Scope
This International Standard provides general guidance for the design of test rooms intended for the sensory
analysis of products.
It describes the requirements to set up a test room comprising a testing area, a preparation area, and an
office, specifying those that are essential or those that are merely desirable.
This International Standard is not specific for any product or test type.
NOTE The test space can be similar for food and non-food products that are evaluated using sensory methods.
However, the test rooms might need to be adapted for each specialized use. Modifications to the design are often
needed for specific products and for specific types of testing. This is particularly true if the test rooms are to be used
for the evaluation of non-food products.
This standard can be applicable for quality control functions.
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.
ISO 5492, Sensory analysis — Vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 5492 apply. The following
definitions shall also apply.
3.1
Test room
A room whose environment is conducive for sensory analysis of products and must not contain any material
that may distract or cause bias during the process of sensory tests.
3.2
Test area
A separated space or workstation within the test room whose fittings provide adequate facilities for carrying
out a sensory assessment.
3.3
Spittoon
A container, usually having a funnel-shaped top, that is made and used for purposes of spitting into.
4 Principle
The test rooms are designed:
— to conduct sensory evaluations under known and controlled conditions with a minimum of distractions, and
— to reduce the effects that psychological factors and physical conditions can have on human judgement.

ISO/DIS 8589:2025(en)
5 Features of a test room
A typical test facility may comprise of the following:
— a testing area in which work may be carried out individually in testing booths or in groups;
— a preparation area;
— an office;
— a cloakroom
— a storage room for supplies;
— a storage room for samples;
— a waiting room for assessors.
— a handwash station (can be located at the entrance or in the test area).
The minimum requirements are
— a testing area in which work may be carried out individually in testing booths or in groups, and
— a preparation area.
The test room should be easily accessible to the assessors and should be located in a quiet area free from
distractions and heavy traffic flow unless arrangements have been made to reduce noise and other potential
distractions. Reasonable arrangements should also be made for accessibility to the area by those with
physical disabilities.
An area for assessors to gather or wait prior to entering the panel room is desirable. The organization of the
areas should be easily accessible for cleaning and should allow for good conditions of hygiene.
See the examples of test room layouts given in Annex A.
6 Testing area
6.1 General requirements
The test area shall have controlled conditions to minimise interference from both physical and psychological
distractions.
6.1.1 Location
The testing area should be located near the preparation area. The areas should be close enough to each
other to facilitate sample presentation, but the areas should be separate to reduce interference, such as from
odour and noise. (See alsodetails for location as provided in clause 7.1.)
The assessors shall not en
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