ISO 959-1:2026
Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification Part 1: Black pepper Published (Edition 3, 2026)
Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification Part 1: Black pepper Published (Edition 3, 2026)
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Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification Part 1: Black pepper Published (Edition 3, 2026)
Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification Part 1: Black pepper Published (Edition 3, 2026)
Abstract
This document specifies requirements for black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) (see ISO 676), whole or ground at the following commercial stages:
- non-processed black pepper (NP) or semi-processed black pepper (SP);
- processed black pepper (P), which can, in certain cases, be re-sold directly to the consumers.
This document does not apply to black pepper categories called “light”.
NOTE Specifications for white pepper are given in ISO 959-2.
Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions are given in Annex C.
Information regarding the microscopic structure of the pepper berry is given in Annex D.