The Spices Board of India is a government organisation working under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It promotes Indian spices in global markets and supports businesses involved in spice production, processing and export.
· How does the Spices Board help exporters?
- Supports quality testing and product certification
- Provides guidance on export documentation and compliance
- Shares international market trends, trade data and buyer requirements
- Organises buyer-seller meetings, trade fairs and exhibitions
- Promotes Indian spices in overseas markets
- Guides exporters on packaging, labelling and food-safety standards
- Supports exports of value-added products such as spice powders, essential oils, oleoresins and spice mixtures
- Helps exporters understand international requirements related to pesticide residues, contaminants and product quality
· Products covered
The Spices Board covers products such as:
Chilli, turmeric, cumin, coriander, pepper, cardamom, ginger, fennel, fenugreek, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, saffron, garlic and tamarind.
For spice exporters, the Spices Board is important for registration, quality improvement, export promotion and access to international markets. Before exporting, businesses should check their IEC, CRES registration, ITC-HS code, testing requirements and destination-country regulations.