This document specifies requirements for ground sweet and hot paprika (Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.).

Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions are given in Annex A. A list of terms used in different countries for paprika is given in Annex B.

This document does not apply to ground chillies and other species of capsicums.

NOTE Specifications for ground chillies and capsicums are given in ISO 972.