: Applies to hard, semi-hard, soft, and brined cheeses, as well as cheese products (analogues).
: Outlines mandatory information that must appear on consumer packaging, such as fat content in dry matter and moisture mass content.
: Acts as a "parent" document for more specific standards, such as GOST 32260-2013 for semi-hard cheeses . Common Applications 52686 gost r
is a Russian national standard titled "Cheeses. General specifications" .
: Sets specific requirements for microbiological safety, identifying permissible levels of pathogens and other safety indicators. : Applies to hard, semi-hard, soft, and brined
The current active version is , which was published with an effective date of January 1, 2025. This standard replaces the previous GOST R 52686-2006 version. Key Sections and Requirements
The standard establishes the general technical requirements for various types of cheese intended for direct consumption or industrial food processing. Common Applications is a Russian national standard titled
: Assessing the quality of cheeses produced using ultrafiltration or microfiltration.