ASTM E3313-24 PDF
1.1This guide provides guidance to sensory panel leaders on how to deliver performance feedback to trained sensory assessors and panels. This guide is not intended to be used by individual assessors or anyone unfamiliar with the panel.
1.2This guide covers recommended feedback given throughout assessor training, panel development, and ongoing assessor and panel monitoring.
1.3This guide examines aspects of feedback including: types, when to provide, effective delivery, and alignment to performance expectations for assessors.
1.4Descriptive, discrimination, and quality panels are within the scope of this guide.
1.5This guide does not cover consumer panels (qualitative or quantitative).
1.6Units-The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.