TS 5017 ISO 5507

TS 5017 ISO 5507 is a terminology standard for oilseeds. Its subject is the consistent naming of oleaginous plants, together with the names of the corresponding raw materials and the associated liquid or solid oils.

Distinguishing botanical names from commercial names

In practice, this kind of standard helps prevent the same crop from being identified by different names across agriculture, food processing and trade. Oilseeds are plants used as sources of oil, meal, flour or other by-products, and accurate naming makes it easier to distinguish one species from another. The scope of this document covers the botanical names of the main oilseed species and the names of the corresponding raw materials and oils; it does not imply that the standard sets production methods, quality grades or processing conditions.

Where the terminology is used

• Terminological consistency reduces confusion when the same plant appears under different names in technical records and catalogues.
• It helps relate a species name to the oil or raw material derived from it in seed and oil trade.
• It supports a common vocabulary in food technology and agricultural classification.

This record represents the TS 5017 edition prepared on the basis of ISO 5507 and later withdrawn. Accordingly, the content here defines the subject area of the standard; it should not be read as a source of test methods, numerical limits or conformity requirements beyond that terminology scope.