ISO 959-2:2026

Pepper (Piper nigrum L.), whole or ground — Specification — Part 2: White pepper ISO 959-2:2026

Publication date:   May 5, 2026

Scope

This document specifies requirements for white pepper (Piper nigrum L.) (see ISO 676), whole or ground, at the following commercial stages:

semi-processed white pepper (SP);
processed white pepper (P).

This document is not applicable to white pepper categories called “light”.
NOTE            Specifications for white pepper are given in ISO 959-1.
Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions are given in Annex B.