ISO 7927-2:2023

Spices and condiments — Fennel seed, whole or ground — Part 2: Sweet fennel seed specification (Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium)

This document specifies requirements for sweet fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium), whole or ground. Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions are given in Annex A. ISO 7927-1 specifies requirements for bitter fennel seed. NOTE Although, botanically speaking, the product is a “fruit”, the term “seed” is in common commercial use.

Épices et condiments — Graines de fenouil entières ou moulues — Partie 2: Spécifications pour les graines de fenouil doux (Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium)

Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives aux graines de fenouil doux (Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium) entières ou moulues. Des recommandations relatives aux conditions de stockage et de transport figurent à l’Annexe A. L’ISO 7927-1 spécifie les exigences relatives aux graines de fenouil amer. NOTE Le terme «graine» est couramment utilisé dans le commerce, bien que d’un point de vue botanique, le produit soit un «fruit».

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Jun-2023
• ICS: 67.220.10 - Spices and condiments
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 34/SC 7 - Spices, culinary herbs and condiments
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 34/SC 7 - Spices, culinary herbs and condiments
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 07-Jun-2023
• Due Date: 08-Mar-2024
• Completion Date: 07-Jun-2023

Relations

• Revises: ISO 7927-1:1987 - Fennel seed, whole or ground (powdered) — Part 1: Bitter fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare P. Miller var. vulgare) — Specification
• Effective Date: 14-Aug-2021

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7927-2
First edition
2023-06
Spices and condiments — Fennel seed,
whole or ground —
Part 2:
Sweet fennel seed specification
(Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium)
Épices et condiments — Graines de fenouil entières ou moulues —
Partie 2: Spécifications pour les graines de fenouil doux (Foeniculum
vulgare var. panmorium)
Reference number
ISO 7927-2:2023(E)
© ISO 2023

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ISO 7927-2:2023(E)
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ISO 7927-2:2023(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Odour and flavour . 2
4.2 Freedom from insects, moulds, etc. . 2
4.3 Extraneous matter in whole fennel . 2
4.4 Foreign matter . 2
4.4.1 Foreign matter from animals . 2
4.4.2 Foreign matter from non-animals . 3
4.5 Defective seeds in whole fennel . 3
4.6 Chemical requirements . . 3
4.6.1 Whole sweet fennel . 3
4.6.2 Ground sweet fennel . 3
5 Sampling . 4
6 Methods of test .4
7 Packaging and marking . 4
7.1 Packaging . 4
7.2 Marking . 4
7.2.1 Whole sweet fennel . 4
7.2.2 Ground sweet fennel . 5
Annex A (informative) Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions .6
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ISO 7927-2:2023(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use
of (a) patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed
patent rights in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received
notice of (a) patent(s) which may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are
cautioned that this may not represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent
database available at www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all
such patent rights.
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 7,
Spices, culinary herbs and condiments.
A list of all parts in the ISO 7927 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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ISO 7927-2:2023(E)
Introduction
Whole sweet fennel is the dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium, commonly called “sweet
fennel seed”, and occurs as oblong cylindrical in shape, straight or slightly curved and deeply furrowed.
The colour of sweet fennel in whole form should be light greenish-yellow to relatively green, and in
ground form should be light green to relatively yellowish.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 7927-2:2023(E)
Spices and condiments — Fennel seed, whole or ground —
Part 2:
Sweet fennel seed specification (Foeniculum vulgare var.
panmorium)
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for sweet fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium),
whole or grou
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 7927-2
Première édition
2023-06
Épices et condiments — Graines de
fenouil entières ou moulues —
Partie 2:
Spécifications pour les graines de
fenouil doux (Foeniculum vulgare var.
panmorium)
Spices and condiments — Fennel seed, whole or ground —
Part 2: Sweet fennel seed specification (Foeniculum vulgare var.
panmorium)
Numéro de référence
ISO 7927-2:2023(F)
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ISO 7927-2:2023(F)
Sommaire Page
Avant-propos .iv
Introduction .v
1 Domaine d’application . 1
2 Références normatives .1
3 Termes et définitions . 1
4 Exigences . 2
4.1 Odeur et flaveur . 2
4.2 Absence d’insectes, de moisissures, etc. . 2
4.3 Matières étrangères endogènes dans le fenouil entier . 2
4.4 Matières étrangères exogènes . 3
4.4.1 Matières étrangères exogènes d’origine animale . 3
4.4.2 Matières étrangères exogènes d’origine non animale . 3
4.5 Graines défectueuses dans le fenouil entier . 3
4.6 Exigences chimiques . 3
4.6.1 Fenouil doux entier . 3
4.6.2 Fenouil doux moulu. 3
5 Échantillonnage .4
6 Méthodes d’essai . 4
7 Emballage et marquage . 4
7.1 Emballage . 4
7.2 Marquage . 4
7.2.1 Fenouil doux entier . 4
7.2.2 Fenouil doux moulu. 5
Annexe A (informative) Recommandations relatives aux conditions de stockage et
de transport . 6
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ISO 7927-2:2023(F)
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale d’organismes
nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de l’ISO). L’élaboration des Normes internationales est
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pas avoir identifié tout ou partie de tels droits de propriété.
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ISO 7927-2:2023(F)
Introduction
La graine de fenouil doux entière est le fruit séché du Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium, appelé
communément «graines de fenouil doux» et se présente sous la forme d’un cylindre oblong, droit ou
légèrement incurvé et profondément sillonné. La couleur du fenouil doux sous sa forme entière doit
être d’un jaune verdâtre clair à relativement vert et sous sa forme moulue, d’un vert clair à relativement
jaunâtre.
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NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO 7927-2:2023(F)
Épices et condiments — Graines de fenouil entières ou
moulues —
Partie 2:
Spécifications pour les graines de fenouil doux (Foeniculum
vulgare var. panmorium)
1 Domaine d’application
Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives aux graines de fenouil doux (Foeniculum vulgare
var. panmorium) entières ou moulues.
Des recommandations relatives aux conditions de stockage et de transport figurent à l’Annexe A.
L’ISO 7927-1 spécifie les exigences relatives aux graines de fenouil amer.
NOTE Le terme «graine» est couramment utilisé dans le commerce, bien que d’un point de vue botanique, le
produit soit un «fruit».
2 Références normatives
Les documents suivants sont cités dans le texte de sorte qu’ils constituent, pour tout ou partie de leur
contenu, des exigences du présent do
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FINAL
INTERNATIONAL ISO/FDIS
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STANDARD 7927-2
ISO/TC 34/SC 7
Spices and condiments — Fennel seed,
Secretariat: BIS
whole or ground —
Voting begins on:
2023-03-09
Part 2:
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Sweet fennel seed specification
2023-05-04
(Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium)
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ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Odour and flavour . 2
4.2 Freedom from insects, moulds, etc. . 2
4.3 Extraneous matter in whole fennel . 2
4.4 Foreign matter . 2
4.4.1 Foreign matter from animals . 2
4.4.2 Foreign matter from non-animals . 3
4.5 Defective seeds in whole fennel . 3
4.6 Chemical requirements . . 3
4.6.1 Whole sweet fennel . 3
4.6.2 Ground sweet fennel . 3
5 Sampling . 4
6 Methods of test .4
7 Packaging and marking . 4
7.1 Packaging . 4
7.2 Marking . 4
7.2.1 Whole sweet fennel . 4
7.2.2 Ground sweet fennel . 5
Annex A (informative) Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions .6
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ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 7,
Spices, culinary herbs and condiments.
1)
This first edition, along with ISO 7927-1:— , cancels and replaces ISO 7927-1:1987, which has been
technically revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— definitions for “foreign matter” and “extraneous matter” have been added in accordance with
ISO 927;
— a requirement for Fenchone content has been introduced to distinguish bitter fennel from sweet
fennel;
— the requirements for moisture content and volatile oil content for ground bitter fennel have been
modified.
A list of all parts in the ISO 7927 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
1) Under preparation.
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ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)
Introduction
Whole s
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ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)
Date: 2023-02-22
ISO/TC 34/SC 7
Secretariat: BIS India
Spices and condiments — Fennel seed, whole or ground — Part 2:
Sweet fennel seed specification (Foeniculum vulgare var.
panmorium)

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ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)
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All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of
this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior written
permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the
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Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.iso.org
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ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)
Contents
Foreword .iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Odour and flavour . 2
4.2 Freedom from insects, moulds, etc. . 2
4.3 Extraneous matter in whole fennel . 2
4.4 Foreign matter . 2
4.4.1 Foreign matter from animals . 2
4.4.2 Foreign matter from non-animals . 3
4.5 Defective seeds in whole fennel . 3
4.6 Chemical requirements . 3
4.6.1 Whole sweet fennel . 3
4.6.2 Ground sweet fennel . 3
5 Sampling . 4
6 Methods of test . 4
7 Packaging and marking . 4
7.1 Packaging . 4
7.2 Marking . 4
7.2.1 Whole sweet fennel . 4
7.2.2 Ground sweet fennel . 5
Annex A (informative) Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions . 6
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ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of any
patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or on
the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the World
Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products],, Subcommittee
SC7SC 7, Spices, culinary herbs and condiments.
1
This first edition, along with ISO 7927-1:— , cancels and replaces ISO 7927-1:1987, which has been
technically revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— definitions for “foreign matter” and “extraneous matter” have been added in accordance with
ISO 927;
— a requirement for Fenchone content has been introduced to distinguish bitter fennel from sweet
fennel;
— the requirements for moisture content and volatile oil content for ground bitter fennel have been
modified.
A list of all parts in the ISO 7927 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.

1
Under preparation.
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ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)
Introduction
Whole sweet fennel is the dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium, commonly called “sweet
fennel seed”, and occurs as oblong cylindrical in shape, straight or slightly curved and deeply furrowed.
The colour of sweet fennel in whole form should be light greenish-yellow to relatively green, and in
ground form should be light green to relatively yellowish.
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FINAL DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/FDIS 7927-2:2023(E)

Spices and condiments — Fennel seed, whole or ground — Part 2:
Sweet fennel seed specification (Foeniculum vulgare var.
panmorium)
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for sweet fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare var. panmorium), whole
andor ground.
Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions are given in Annex A.
ISO 7927-1 specifies requirements for bitter fennel seed.
NOTE Although, botanically speaking, the product is a “fruit”, the term “seed” is in common commercial use.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For
...