prEN ISO 10519
(Main)Rapeseed - Determination of chlorophyll content - Spectrometric method (ISO/DIS 10519:2026)
General Information
- Abstract
ISO 10519:2015 specifies a spectrometric method for the determination of the chlorophyll content of rapeseed. It is not applicable to the determination of chlorophyll in oils.
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 02-Jan-2028
- Current Stage
- 4060 - Closure of enquiry - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 26-Aug-2026
- Completion Date
- 26-Aug-2026
Overview
prEN ISO 10519:2026, titled "Rapeseed - Determination of chlorophyll content - Spectrometric method", is an international draft standard developed through collaboration between CEN and ISO. This standard specifies a spectrometric method for quantifying the chlorophyll content in rapeseed (canola) seeds. It is important to note that this method is not applicable for determining chlorophyll content in rapeseed oils. Instead, its primary use is in seed quality assessment and control within the seed and oilseed industries.
The method is valuable for laboratories, producers, and quality control staff in the food, agriculture, and oilseed processing sectors, providing a consistent and reliable approach for chlorophyll determination that supports product quality, international trade, and regulatory compliance.
Key Topics
Scope and Purpose
- Spectrometric determination of chlorophyll in rapeseed seeds
- Not intended for use with rapeseed or canola oils
Method Principles
- Extraction of chlorophyll from a ground seed sample using anhydrous solvents (ethanol and iso-octane or alternatives)
- Filtration and spectrometric measurement of the extract at specific wavelengths (primarily 665 nm, with corrections at 705 nm and 625 nm)
- Quantification is based on standardized calculation formulas considering test portion, solvent volume, and instrument calibration
Precision and Repeatability
- The method includes established protocols for ensuring both repeatability (within a single laboratory) and reproducibility (between laboratories)
- Results from interlaboratory tests demonstrate the method's reliability for industry application
Calibration
- Procedures for preparing a calibration curve and determining the relevant factor for instrument correction (k factor)
- Ensures comparability when different spectrometers or settings are used
Applications
The ISO 10519 spectrometric method for chlorophyll content determination is relevant across multiple contexts:
Seed Quality Control
- Assessing chlorophyll content as a key indicator of seed maturity, quality, and suitability for oil extraction
- Detecting excessive chlorophyll that may affect oil color, refining costs, and overall product value
Agricultural Research
- Used in plant breeding programs to evaluate different rapeseed varieties for their chlorophyll profiles
- Supports research into crop management, maturity, and optimal harvest times
Trade and Regulatory Compliance
- Standardized test results facilitate transparent quality assessment in international seed trade
- Enables compliance with national and international food safety and product quality regulations
Industrial Processing
- Monitoring incoming seed batches for chlorophyll, allowing for informed production decisions in crushing plants and oilseed processors
Related Standards
For a comprehensive quality control program in oilseed laboratories and facilities, prEN ISO 10519 is often used alongside other key international standards, including:
- ISO 648 - Laboratory glassware – Single-volume pipettes
- ISO 664 - Oilseeds – Reduction of laboratory sample to test sample
- ISO 665 - Oilseeds – Determination of moisture and volatile matter content
- ISO 542 - Oilseeds – Sampling methods
- ISO 5725 - Precision of test methods – Guidelines for repeatability and reproducibility
prEN ISO 10519:2026 is an essential tool for any professional or organization involved in the analysis and processing of rapeseed, supporting both continuous product improvement and regulatory alignment in the food and agricultural sectors.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Apr-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Apr-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Apr-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
prEN ISO 10519 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Rapeseed - Determination of chlorophyll content - Spectrometric method (ISO/DIS 10519:2026)". This standard covers: ISO 10519:2015 specifies a spectrometric method for the determination of the chlorophyll content of rapeseed. It is not applicable to the determination of chlorophyll in oils.
ISO 10519:2015 specifies a spectrometric method for the determination of the chlorophyll content of rapeseed. It is not applicable to the determination of chlorophyll in oils.
prEN ISO 10519 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.200.20 - Oilseeds. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
prEN ISO 10519 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 10519, EN ISO 10519:2015/A1:2025, EN ISO 10519:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Seme oljne repice - Določevanje klorofila - Spektrometrijska metoda (ISO/FDIS
10519:2026)
Rapeseed - Determination of chlorophyll content - Spectrometric method (ISO/FDIS
10519:2026)
Rapssamen - Bestimmung des Chlorophyllgehaltes - Spektrometrisches Verfahren
(ISO/FDIS 10519:2026)
Graines de colza - Détermination de la teneur en chlorophylle - Méthode
spectrométrique (ISO/FDIS 10519:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 10519
ICS:
67.200.20 Oljnice Oilseeds
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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Graines de colza — Détermination de la teneur en chlorophylle —
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ISO/FDIS 10519:2026(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Reagent . 1
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Sampling . 2
8 Preparation of test sample . 3
9 Procedure . 3
9.1 Test portions .3
9.2 Extraction .3
9.3 Determination .3
10 Expression of results . 4
11 Precision . 4
11.1 Repeatability .4
11.2 Reproducibility .4
12 Test report . 4
Annex A (informative) Results of interlaboratory test . 6
Annex B (informative) Preparation of the calibration curve to determine the k factor . 7
Bibliography . 9
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ISO/FDIS 10519:2026(en)
Foreword
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by-products - Methods of sampling and analysis, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
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This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 10519:2015), of which it constitutes a minor
revision. It also incorporates the Amendment ISO 10519:2015/Amd 1:2025.
The changes are as follows:
— Annex B “Preparation of the calibration curve to determine the k factor” has been added.
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FINAL DRAFT International Standard ISO/FDIS 10519:2026(en)
Rapeseed — Determination of chlorophyll content —
Spectrometric method
1 Scope
This document specifies a spectrometric method for the determination of the chlorophyll content of
rapeseed. It is not applicable to the determination of chlorophyll in oils.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 648, Laboratory glassware — Single-volume pipettes
ISO 664, Oilseeds — Reduction of laboratory sample to test sample
ISO 665, Oilseeds — Determination of moisture and volatile matter content
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
chlorophyll content
mass fraction of substances in the sample contributing to the absorption band at a wavelength near 665 nm,
measured as chlorophyll A
Note 1 to entry: The chlorophyll conten
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