ISO 5061:2002

Animal feeding stuffs — Determination of castor oil seed husks — Microscope method ISO 5061:2002

Publication date:   May 16, 2002

Scope

This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of castor oil seed (Ricinus communis) husks in
single and compound animal feeding stuffs and, in particular, in oilseed residues.
The limits of detection is 5 mg/kg.
The method requires final microscopical identification of the isolated husks. This last phase therefore requires a
specialist who has had sufficient experience in this type of identification and who is experienced in microscopic
techniques.