ASTM_D_8417_-_21.pdf

Designation:D841721Standard Guide forSampling of Hempseed Intended for Human Consumption1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8417;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONSampling of bulk hempseed may be undertaken routinely for quality or food safety control,buyerspecification,or to validate export or import standards for government regulatory bodies.Samples arerequired for routine testing to identify physical attributes,moisture level,rancidity,microbial load,potential disease,or variety verification.Testing may be a mandatory prerequisite for internationaltrade or for purposes as determined by international seed certification agencies to identify purity andother traits.This guide describes procedures for field conditions to enable consistent,objective,andrepeatable sampling results for business-to-business transactions.1.Scope1.1 This guide covers recommended steps used in collectionof a representative field sample of bulk hempseed intended forhuman consumption.1.2 This guide applies to plant breeders,hempseedproducers/farmers,seedcleaners,storagefacilities,laboratories,and processors who handle bulk hempseed.1.3 UnitsThe values stated in SI units are to be regardedas standard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D8270 Terminology Relating to Cannabis2.2 Canadian Grain Commission Documents:3Official Grain Grading Guide2.3 Canadian Herb,Spice,Specialty Agriculture and Natu-ral Health Products Coalition:4Good Agricultural and Collection Practices(GACP)2.4 Canadian Seed Institute Document:5Technical Manual on Sampling Appendix 31,20213.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions for terms related tocannabis,refer to Terminology D8270.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 composite sample,na sample formed by combiningand mixing all primary sub-samples taken from the lot.3.2.2 hemp,na Cannabis sativa L.plant,or any part ofthat plant,in which the concentration of total delta-9 tetrahy-drocannabinol(THC)in the flowering tops is equal to or lessthan the regulated maximum level as established by authoritieshaving jurisdiction(AHJ).3.2.2.1 DiscussionThe term hemp is synonymous withindustrial hemp.3.2.3 hempseed,nintact achene(fruit)produced from ahemp plant that is capable of normal germination.3.2.3.1 DiscussionPrimarily used for sowing to grow aplant or for further processing,this is sometimes known ashemp grain or hemp seed.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.07 on Industrial Hemp.Current edition approved Nov.1,2021.Published December 2021.DOI:10.1520/D8417-21.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Canadian Grain Commission,https:/www.grainscanada.gc.ca.4Available from Canadian Herb,Spice,SpecialtyAgriculture and Natural HealthProducts Coalition,https:/www.chsnc.ca/g-a-c-p-s.5Available from Canadian Seed Institute,https:/csi- ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1?3.2.4 primary sample,na sub-sample taken from a lot ofgrain during one single sampling action.3.2.5 representative field sample,na subset of product thatseeks to reflect accurately as much as possible the larger lot orbatch taken under field conditions,according to characteristicsor attribute(s)that are to be assessed.3.2.5.1 DiscussionThis facilitates objective and repeat-able testing or assessment or both of qualitative attribute(s).3.2.6 static sample,na sample(s)taken from product instorage and not moving or flowing from an aug