𝐁𝐎𝐒 𝟐𝟗𝟖:𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓 – 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 — 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟓𝟏

In this episode of The Quality Drive Podcast, the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) explores BOS 298:2015 – Pearl Millet Grains — Specification, a Botswana Standard that establishes quality and safety requirements for whole and dehulled pearl millet grains intended for human consumption. The standard is currently at the public comments stage, allowing stakeholders to review and provide feedback before it is finalized. The discussion highlights the role of standards in promoting food safety, protecting consumer health, and improving the quality of pearl millet grains. It also covers the key requirements of the standard, including moisture content, mycotoxin limits, foreign matter, heavy metals, pesticide residues, hygienic handling, packaging, and labelling. In addition, the episode explores how farmers, processors, millers, retailers, and other stakeholders can apply the standard to reduce post-harvest losses, improve product quality, strengthen consumer confidence, and increase access to local and international markets. Whether you are a farmer, grain processor, retailer, policymaker, researcher, or consumer, this episode provides valuable insights into how standards support food safety, sustainable agricultural practices, and the production of quality cereal products in Botswana. For more information about BOS 298:2015 – Pearl Millet Grains — Specification, kindly contact the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS): 📍 Plot 55745, Block 8, Gaborone 📍 Plot 44149, Francistown, Botswana 📞 +267 390 3200 📞 Toll Free: 0800 600 941 📧 enquiries@bobstandards.bw