SPICES BOARD INDIA -
GOVERNANCE
News: Ban on MDH, Everest products:
Spices Board mulls mandatory testing of consignments to Singapore, Hong Kong
What's in the news?
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Following the ban on certain spices from Indian
brands in Singapore and Hong Kong due to quality concerns, the Spices Board
announced its intention to initiate mandatory testing of consignments destined
for these two countries.
Spices Board India:
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The Spices Board India is a statutory organization established on February 26, 1987, under the
Spices Board Act of 1986.
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It was formed through the merger of the former
Cardamom Board and Spices Export Promotion Council.
Nodal Ministry:
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The Spices Board India operates under the aegis of
the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Government of India.
Objectives:
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Serving as an international liaison between Indian
exporters and foreign importers, the Board engages in various activities
spanning the entire spectrum of the spices sector.
Key Functions:
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Facilitating the overall development of cardamom (both small and large) by
enhancing production, productivity, and quality.
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Implementing post-harvest improvement programs to enhance the quality of the 52 scheduled
spices earmarked for export.
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Encompassing development and post-harvest quality improvement initiatives under the category of 'Export Oriented Production'.
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Promoting organic production, processing, and
certification of spices.
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Fostering the development of spices in the North-east region of India.
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Providing quality evaluation services to ensure
standards compliance.