ISO 7088-1981 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 7088:1981 — Fish‑meal — Vocabulary. Defines and standardizes terms used for fish‑meal, presented in English and French (with later trilingual publications issued as EN/ISO versions).

Abstract

This International Standard provides a concise vocabulary of terms related to fish‑meal (fishmeal) intended for use in trade, specification, testing and regulatory contexts. Definitions are given in English and French to harmonize terminology across member bodies and stakeholders.

General information

• Status: Published; confirmed (reviewed and confirmed by ISO in 2023) and remains current.
• Publication date: October 1981 (edition 1, 1981).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 65.120 (Animal feeding stuffs); 01.040.65 (Agriculture — Vocabularies).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1981); reproduced in later trilingual EN/ISO publications (EN ISO 7088:2005).
• Number of pages: Short vocabulary publication — typically 2 (original ISO document) to 6–7 pages in some trilingual/EN adopted versions.

Scope

ISO 7088:1981 defines the principal terms and definitions used for fish‑meal (fishmeal) to ensure consistent understanding between producers, analysts, regulators and users of animal feeding stuffs. The standard is primarily a vocabulary standard (English and French) and does not specify test methods, sampling or quality criteria.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions for terms relating to fish‑meal (composition, product names and related terminology).
• Bilingual presentation of terms (English and French) to support international harmonization.
• Intended to be used as a reference vocabulary in specifications, contracts and technical documents for animal feeding stuffs.
• Does not set limits, analytical procedures or sampling rules — those are covered in separate standards.

Typical use and users

Used by feed manufacturers, commodity traders, laboratory analysts, national standards bodies, regulatory authorities and translators working with feed and fisheries product documentation. Also useful to technical authors and standardization committees preparing specifications, test methods or regulations involving fish‑meal.

Related standards

EN ISO 7088:2005 (trilingual adoption of ISO 7088:1981) is a commonly available version for European users; related ISO/CEN standards on animal feeding stuffs, sampling and test methods should be consulted for analytical and quality requirements. The drafting and maintenance of this vocabulary falls under ISO/TC 34/SC 10 (Animal feeding stuffs).

Keywords

fish‑meal, fishmeal, vocabulary, terminology, animal feeding stuffs, feed, ISO 7088, glossary

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 7088:1981 is an international vocabulary (glossary) standard that defines terms used for fish‑meal (fishmeal).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions and terminology relating to fish‑meal, presented in English and French (with later trilingual published/adopted versions). It does not provide test methods, specifications or sampling procedures.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Feed producers, analysts, standards bodies, regulators, commodity traders and technical authors who need an authoritative, harmonized set of terms for fish‑meal.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The original ISO 7088:1981 edition has been reviewed and was confirmed by ISO (review confirmed in 2023), so the 1981 text remains the current ISO vocabulary; various adopted/adapted trilingual versions (for example EN ISO 7088:2005) have been issued for regional use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ISO’s vocabulary standards for agricultural and food/feed products maintained by ISO/TC 34 (and subcommittee SC 10 for animal feeding stuffs). It is not a multi‑part series but may be referenced alongside other ISO standards on animal feeding stuffs, sampling and analysis.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: fish‑meal; fishmeal; vocabulary; glossary; animal feeding stuffs; feed terminology.