What is ISO 7970 about?
ISO 7970 is an International Standard on food products that discusses specifications and test methods to ensure safe consumption and marketability of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).
ISO 7970 establishes minimum specifications for wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grains intended for human consumption and which are the subject of international trade. It is also applicable to the local wheat trade.
Who is ISO 7970 for?
ISO 7970 on specifications for wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is useful for:
- Food processing industry
- Agriculture sector
- Culinary industry
- Wheat Suppliers and traders
- Wheat producers
- Exporters and importers of wheat
Why should you use ISO 7970?
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is beneficial for food and culinary industries as hard wheat is higher in protein and used in bread and quick bread. Most wheat is typically milled into flour and is then used to make a wide range of foods including bread, muffins, noodles, pasta, biscuits, cakes, cookies, pastries, cereal bars, sweet and savory snack foods, and crackers.
Also, nowadays it is more in demand which increases business as it has gluten as protein which makes unique characteristics in wheat.
ISO 7970 covers guidance on the right packaging, storage and transportation, which ensures the product is safe to consume and free from contamination. Guidance on markings can help maintain traceability of the product.
Overall, you can enhance the value of your products across the supply chain by standardising practices for safe consumption of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Additionally, the lack of unified and explicit product quality which inhibits international trade of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), can be addressed.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 7970:2021 and replaces the third edition (ISO 7970:2011), which has been technically revised.
The main changes compared with the previous edition are as follows:
- Precision of impurities determination has been added in Annex C