This Part of BS 7087 specifies requirements for dried basil, both rubbed basil and bouquets, processed for food use and derived from the annual plant of the Labiatae species Ocimum basilicum L. (also known as sweet basil). Rubbed basil consists essentially of the leaves and flowering tops of the plant.
This Part of BS 7087 also specifies requirements for ground basil derived from basil complying with this standard.
Additional information on further requirements that may be specified in purchase contracts is given in annex C.