D37.07 - Industrial Hemp

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Product wastage will be reduced if spoilage is avoided or the potential for spoilage is identified earlier in the process. High moisture can result in conditions favorable to microbial growth, mold, and conditions leading to rancidity.  
4.2 Testing for moisture content can assist in proactively managing damage to seed before it is not rectifiable or provide information to retarget seed to other feasible by-product streams.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide can be used by hemp farmers, hemp seed processing companies, and hemp agricultural extension agents to help manage against potential seed spoilage during storage.  
1.2 This applies to broadacre production of hemp seed intended for human consumption.  
1.3 This guide does not apply to hemp plants grown indoors or for purposes other than for harvesting of hemp seed intended for food within outdoor production conditions.  
1.4 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the maximum allowable E. coli and Salmonella microbial levels, moisture content, peroxide value (PV), free fatty acid (FFA) content, yeast and mold levels, representative heavy metals, total coliforms, foreign material, and discoloration for hempseed intended for human consumption.  
1.2 This specification applies to plant breeders, hempseed producers, seed cleaners, processors, wholesalers, regulatory bodies, and analytical laboratories. This specification does not apply to viable hemp seed intended for germination and planting, and does not set limitations for pesticide limits, or physical purity beyond foreign matter. See Note 1.
Note 1: Additional hazard limits and characterization of attributes will be assessed in future versions of this document.  
1.3 This specification describes minimum information required in a certificate of analysis.  
1.4 Where aspects of this specification differ from regional regulatory jurisdictional requirements, the jurisdictional authority’s directive shall take precedence.  
1.5 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SCOPE
1.1 In this specification, the maximum allowable e.coli, salmonella spp, yeast and mold, foreign material, and total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content is established for major hempseed products intended for human consumption. It also establishes acceptable ranges for moisture, peroxide value, and free fatty acid content, which help maintain product shelf life.  
1.2 This specification establishes specifications for hempseed protein products to facilitate commerce, but is not a specification for consumer-facing labels, which are determined by authorities having jurisdiction and individual companies. It does not include devitalized hempseed.  
1.3 This specification applies to hemp food processors, food companies, wholesalers, regulatory bodies, and analytical laboratories.  
1.4 In this specification, the minimum information required in a Certificate of Analysis is described.  
1.5 Where aspects of this specification differ from regional regulatory jurisdictional requirements, the jurisdictional authority’s directive shall take precedence.  
1.6 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Use of consistent procedures results in samples that reflect the quality or safety or both of the batch or lot from which samples were taken.  
4.2 Sampling for periodic testing is an important component for maintaining the requisite quality and safety aspect(s), particularly for buyers of raw product or other circumstances in which a further pathogen reduction step is not possible. It may also facilitate identification of product to be assigned to other appropriate usage, storage, or transport options.  
4.3 Consistent test results can enhance confidence of the buyer and credibility of the seller and allow for consistent product sourcing based on category of attribute or product specification.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers recommended steps used in collection of a representative field sample of bulk hempseed intended for human consumption.  
1.2 This guide applies to plant breeders, hempseed producers/farmers, seed cleaners, storage facilities, laboratories, and processors who handle bulk hempseed.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This guide provides a method for rapid, visual, on-site assessment of spoilage of hemp seed that will assist in managing food quality and productivity while maintaining consumer safety. It can be augmented with a number of laboratory tests to determine spoilage.  
3.2 This guide provides a method to identify hemp seed samples that are likely to spoil by quantifying discolored (dark yellow or brown) dehulled seed. Samples from lots/batches that display more than 2 % discolored2 dehulled seed are generally considered to be compromised.  
3.3 Laboratories providing certificates of analysis can validate this spoilage test. Used in conjunction with a peroxide value (PV) and FFA content or other methods, results will help determine the acceptability of a lot/batch of seed. In addition, a trained panel can complete organoleptic testing, but this should be used in combination with other tests.  
3.3.1 It is recommended that where possible, test results taken from samples are reported with a calculated margin of error to ensure statistical significance or relevant results.  
3.4 Product wastage will be reduced when spoilage is identified early, and decisions to re-target other viable uses may help assess pricing, discounts, and salvageable seed.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the recommended steps for a visual assessment of spoilage in hemp seed intended for human consumption. Additional recognized laboratory tests can be completed as necessary to augment this guide.  
1.2 This guide applies to plant breeders, hemp seed producers, storage facilities, laboratories, and processors. This guide does not apply to hemp seed intended for planting.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.