The tests of general characteristics shall, wherever applicable, relate to the control of average masses and maximum deviations, to mechanical, physical or chemical tests, physical characteristics such as density, pH, viscosity, etc. For each of these characteristics, specifications, with appropriate confidence limits, shall be established by the applicant in each particular case.
Bainfidh na tástálacha sin, i ngach cás inarb infheidhme, le rialú meánmhaiseanna agus na uasdiallas, le tástálacha meicniúla, fisiceacha nó micribhitheolaíocha, le saintréithe orgánaileipteacha amhail fiaclóireacht, pH, comhéifeacht athraonta, etc. Le haghaidh gna saintréithe uile sin, bunófar sonraíochtaí, le teorainneacha rúndachta iomchuí, ag an iarratasóir i ngach cás áirithe.