This standard applies to maize (corn) for human consumption, i.e., ready for its intended use as human food, presented in packages from or sold loose from the package directly to the consumer. This standard specifies requirements for whole grain shelled dent maize, zea mays indentata L., and/or and/or shelled flint maize, Zea mays indurata L., or their hybrids.It does not apply to processed maize.