D8433-22 - Standard Specification for Food Safety and Quality of Hempseed Intended for Dehulling or Oil Extraction Food Purposes

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.

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.