SSH ISO 959-1:2026

Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification — Part 1: Black pepper

Publication date: Sep 24, 2026

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Current stage: 60.60 Effective date: Sep 24, 2026

Next stage: 95.99

Originator: DPS

Owner: DPS/KT 360

Type: International Standard

ICS: 67.220.10

Languages: English

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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.

SSH ISO 959-1:2026

Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification — Part 1: Black pepper

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