The standard was recently approved by the American Society for Materials and Testing (ASTM) Cannabis Committee to provide guidance to farmers and other supply chain participants (plant breeders, hemp seed producers, storage facilities, laboratories and processors) while ensuring food quality and consumer safety. ASTM says the new standard could boost international trade.
The new standard provides a way for hemp seed identification that the seed may go bad by quantifying discolored shelled seeds. Batches or batches of samples showing more than 2% of discoloured hulled seeds are considered problematic according to the criteria. ASTM says damage can be analyzed and determined by laboratory testing. The instant identification method is not suitable for the seeds for food use and stakeholders can have the opportunity to find alternative uses for the material.
3. This damage test can be verified by a laboratory that provides an analysis certificate. In combination with peroxide value (PV) and free fatty acid (FFA) content or other methods, the results will help determine the acceptability of large numbers/lots of seeds. In addition, trained groups can complete sensory tests, but this should be used in conjunction with other tests.
4. It is recommended that, where possible, test results obtained from samples be reported with error range to ensure statistical significance or relevant results.
About the ASTM
As one of the largest voluntary standards organizations in the world, US-BASED ASTM is a non-profit organization that provides a platform for the development and publication of internationally agreed standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM's volunteer members represent producers, consumers, governments and academics from more than 140 countries around the world.
Hope this can help you on hemp seed identification if needed.
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