Panellist Screening

Overview

EN13725 defines the following criteria for panellist screening:

• Have a detection threshold of n-butanol between 20ppb to 80ppb
• requires the assessor to be at least 16 years of age
• must be motivated and diligent to carry out duties
• available for the complete measurement session
• participated sufficiently to build a history of measurements
• may not eat, drink (except water), or smoke 30 min before the measurement
• not create interference from personal hygiene or perfume products
• refrain from participating in measurements if the assessor’s perception of odour is diminished (i.e. cold, allergies, etc.)
• assessors will remain in the odour room for 15min prior to beginning measurement to adapt to the room
• Panel members shall not communicate or influence one another