This Part of BS 7087 specifies requirements for whole, black and white pepper (see annex A), derived from the dried berries of the vine Piper nigrum Linnaeus, and prepared for food use.
This Part of BS 7087 also specifies requirements for ground pepper, derived from whole, black and white pepper conforming to this standard.
This standard does not apply to green peppercorns.
Additional information on further requirements that may be specified in purchase contracts is given in annex D.