This International Standard describes the general techniques of taking and preparing samples of soaps and detergents, for use in conjunction with a previously established sampling plan. This International Standard is only applicable during manufacture of soaps and detergents and only at the time of packaging (small and large packages) and it does not apply when a standard has been elaborated for a specific product. In the case of individual packages, this International Standard defines the techniques of preparing a bulk sample and a final sample.