ASTM International, and the D37 Cannabis Subcommittee that we are active members of, has approved a new standard meant to assess hempseed spoilage.  Hempseed’s proclivity to go rancid is a challenge for all hempseed producers and handlers.  Post-harvest handling of hemp and storage of hempseed requires extra care compared to other small grains, pulses, or canola.

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ASTM International member Terry Grajczyk, Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, says that the new standard is geared toward those who store hempseed for later processing into food or food ingredients.