GOST 33458-2015 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 33458-2015 — "Rum. Specifications" (Russian: Ром. Технические условия). The standard establishes technical requirements, product definitions and general conditions that apply to rum and rum distillates produced from sugar‑cane raw materials (molasses or sugar‑cane juice), including basic categories such as aged and unaged rum.

Abstract

This national GOST standard specifies the technical conditions for production, composition, acceptable quality characteristics, packaging and marking, sampling and test methods applicable to rum intended for retail and industrial use. It was developed to harmonize quality and safety requirements for rum within the GOST framework.

General information

• Status: Active / Effective (introduced as a new standard in 2015/2016).
• Publication date: Approved 31 August 2015; date of official introduction (implementation) 1 July 2016.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) — national standards authority.
• ICS / categories: 67.160.10 (Beverages — Alcoholic beverages).
• Edition / version: GOST 33458-2015 (first issue; implemented 2016).
• Number of pages: Typically published in a short form (commonly shown as 8–12 pages depending on publisher reproduction); many distributors list 12 pages.

Scope

The standard applies to rum as an alcoholic beverage produced from rum distillates obtained by distillation of fermented wort from molasses (a by‑product of cane sugar production) or by distillation of sugar‑cane juice, and to products made by diluting rum distillate with water. It covers product definition, permitted raw materials and additives, organoleptic and physico‑chemical requirements, safety limits, packaging, marking and methods for sampling and testing.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of rum and classification (e.g., aged vs. unaged; rum distillate definitions).
• Permitted raw materials (molasses, sugar‑cane juice) and allowable technological additives.
• Organoleptic (sensory) requirements: appearance, aroma, taste and typical descriptors for rum quality.
• Physico‑chemical requirements and safety limits (alcohol content specifications, limits for undesirable compounds and contaminants), and required test methods.
• Requirements for packaging, labelling and storage suitable for retail and transport.
• Sampling procedures and reference analytical methods (normative references to other GOST methods).

Typical use and users

Producers and bottlers of distilled spirits and rum; quality control and analytical laboratories in the alcoholic beverage industry; regulatory authorities and conformity assessment bodies; importers/exporters and product developers who need to ensure compliance with Russian/GOST technical requirements for rum. The standard is used to define product specifications for production, quality control and labeling.

Related standards

GOST 33458-2015 references a number of normative documents related to packaging, analytical methods and related beverage standards, including (examples): GOST 10117.2‑2001 (glass bottles for food liquids), GOST 12290‑89 (filter board for food liquids), GOST 32930‑2014 (methods for determination of furfural in spirits), GOST 33222‑2015 (white sugar), and a range of other GOST methods for organoleptic and physico‑chemical testing. These referenced standards provide test methods and packaging/marking requirements that support implementation of GOST 33458-2015.

Keywords

rum; rum distillate; aged rum; technical conditions; specifications; alcoholic beverages; GOST; organoleptic requirements; sampling; test methods.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 33458-2015 is the Russian national standard that sets the technical specifications and requirements for rum (Ром. Технические условия).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, permitted raw materials and additives, organoleptic and physico‑chemical quality requirements, safety limits, packaging and labeling, sampling and reference test methods necessary to assess conformity of rum.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Distillers and rum producers, quality control laboratories, regulatory authorities, importers/exporters and anyone specifying product requirements for rum in jurisdictions recognizing or referencing GOST standards.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of the latest registry entries and distributor listings it is shown as an active / effective standard (introduced in 2016). Users should check the national standards registry or official Rosstandart notices for any later amendments or revisions before relying on it for compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone GOST technical specification specific to rum but sits within the broader family of GOST standards for food products and alcoholic beverages (classification ICS 67.160.10) and cross‑references multiple other GOST normative documents for test methods and packaging.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Rum, rum distillate, aged rum, technical conditions, GOST, alcoholic beverage, organoleptic requirements, sampling, test methods.