Butter - Determination of moisture, non-fat solids and fat contents - Part 3: Calculation of fat content (ISO 3727-3:2003)

ISO 3727-3|IDF 80-3:2003 specifies a method for the calculation of the fat content of butter.

Butter - Bestimmung des Wassergehaltes, der fettfreien Trockenmasse und des Fettgehaltes - Teil 3: Berechnung des Fettgehaltes (ISO 3727-3:2003)

Dieser Teil von ISO 3727 | IDF 80 legt ein Verfahren für die Berechnung des Fettgehaltes von Butter fest.

Beurre - Détermination des teneurs en eau, en matière sèche non grasse et en matière grasse - Partie 3: Calcul de la teneur en matière grasse (ISO 3727-3:2003)

L'ISO 3727-3|FIL 80-3:2003 spécifie une méthode de calcul de la teneur en matière grasse du beurre.

Maslo - Določevanje vlage, suhe snovi brez maščobe in maščobe - 3. del: Izračunavanje maščobe (ISO 3727-3:2003)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Jan-2003
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
01-Oct-2008
Completion Date
01-Oct-2008

Relations

Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
12-Feb-2026

Overview

EN ISO 3727-3:2003Butter – Determination of moisture, non-fat solids and fat contents – Part 3: Calculation of fat content – is an international standard developed by ISO and CEN. This standard specifies a precise method for calculating the fat content in butter, based on analytical data of moisture and non-fat solids. It is part of a series covering the full analysis of butter’s main components, supporting food safety, quality control, and trade requirements within dairy processing and inspection.

Key Topics

  • Calculation Method: EN ISO 3727-3:2003 outlines a calculation for fat content by subtracting the sum of moisture and non-fat solids contents from 100%. This approach delivers a standardized way to accurately report fat percentages in butter.
  • Reference Methods: Moisture content is determined using ISO 3727-1, while non-fat solids analysis follows ISO 3727-2. The results from these standards provide the basis for the fat calculation.
  • Results Expression: The fat content is reported as a mass fraction (percentage) to two decimal places, ensuring uniformity across laboratories and regulatory bodies.
  • Precision and Reproducibility: The standard references interlaboratory test data to define reproducibility and outlines requirements for repeatability, linking performance expectations to earlier parts of the standard.

Applications

EN ISO 3727-3:2003 has broad utility across the butter industry and related dairy sectors, including:

  • Dairy Process Control: By providing a clear method to calculate fat content, the standard supports quality assurance teams in monitoring and maintaining product consistency.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Butter manufacturers and food safety authorities use this standard to ensure products meet labeling regulations and compositional standards in international markets.
  • Trade and Customs Testing: Accredited laboratories employ EN ISO 3727-3:2003 to deliver authoritative test results required for cross-border trade documentation and customs approval.
  • Certification and Inspection: This standard assists independent inspectors and certification agencies in verifying that butter products meet applicable fat content specifications.

Related Standards

The correct application of EN ISO 3727-3:2003 involves familiarity with the complete analytical process for butter. Associated standards include:

  • EN ISO 3727-1:2001 – Butter – Determination of moisture content (Reference method).
  • EN ISO 3727-2:2001 – Butter – Determination of non-fat solids content (Reference method).

These two standards provide the methodologies to determine moisture and non-fat solids, which are prerequisites for the fat content calculation.

Further, this standard is harmonized within the IDF (International Dairy Federation) framework as IDF 80-3:2003 and is linked internationally to ISO 3727 (all parts).


Keywords: butter analysis, fat content, moisture determination, non-fat solids, dairy standards, EN ISO 3727-3, butter quality, international dairy standard, milk product analysis, food testing, regulatory compliance, laboratory method.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN ISO 3727-3:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Butter - Determination of moisture, non-fat solids and fat contents - Part 3: Calculation of fat content (ISO 3727-3:2003)". This standard covers: ISO 3727-3|IDF 80-3:2003 specifies a method for the calculation of the fat content of butter.

ISO 3727-3|IDF 80-3:2003 specifies a method for the calculation of the fat content of butter.

EN ISO 3727-3:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.100.20 - Butter. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN ISO 3727-3:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 3727:1995, EN ISO 14122-4:2004/A1:2010, ISO 3727-3:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Butter - Determination of moisture, non-fat solids and fat contents - Part 3: Calculation of
fat content (ISO 3727-3:2003)
Butter - Bestimmung des Wassergehaltes, der fettfreien Trockenmasse und des
Fettgehaltes - Teil 3: Berechnung des Fettgehaltes (ISO 3727-3:2003)
Beurre - Détermination des teneurs en eau, en matiere seche non grasse et en matiere
grasse - Partie 3: Calcul de la teneur en matiere grasse (ISO 3727-3:2003)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3727-3:2003
ICS:
67.100.20 Maslo Butter
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 3727-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2003
ICS 67.100.20 Supersedes EN ISO 3727:1995
English version
Butter - Determination of moisture, non-fat solids and fat
contents - Part 3: Calculation of fat content (ISO 3727-3:2003)
Beurre - Détermination des teneurs en eau, en matière Butter - Bestimmung des Wassergehaltes, der fettfreien
sèche non grasse et en matière grasse - Partie 3: Calcul Trockenmasse und des Fettgehaltes - Teil 3: Berechnung
de la teneur en matière grasse (ISO 3727-3:2003) des Fettgehaltes (ISO 3727-3:2003)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2002.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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CORRECTED 2003-03-26
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 3727-3:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34
"Agricultural food products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 302 "Milk and
milk products - Methods of sampling and analysis", the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2003, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2003.
This document supersedes EN ISO 3727:1995.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 3727-3:2003 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 3727-3:2003 without any
modifications.
NOTE Normative references to International Standards are listed in Annex ZA (normative).
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their relevant European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of
any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies (including amendments).
NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated
by (mod.), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN Year
ISO 3727-1 2001 Butter - Determination of EN ISO 3727-1 2001
moisture, non-fat solids and fat
contents - Part 1: Determination
of moisture content (Reference
method)
ISO 3727-2 2001 Butter - Determination of EN ISO 3727-2 2001
moisture, non-fat solids and fat
contents - Part 2: Determination
of non-fat solids content
(Reference method)
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3727-3
IDF
80-3
First edition
2003-02-01
Butter — Determination of moisture,
non-fat solids and fat contents —
Part 3:
Calculation of fat content
Beurre — Détermination des teneurs en eau, en matière sèche non
grasse et en matière grasse —
Partie 3: Calcul de la teneur en matière grasse

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IDF 80-3:2003(E)
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