Kochi, January 28, 2024: The 7th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH), an international body dedicated to establishing quality standards for spices and herbs globally, commenced here on Monday. Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, inaugurated the event at Hotel Le Meridien.
CCSCH remains the only committee being chaired and hosted by India, under the CODEX Alimentarius Commission (CAC). The CAC is a joint FAO-WHO body that spearheads intergovernmental efforts aimed at developing globally accepted standards for quality and safety of spices, relying on science based evidence. Around 109 delegates from 31 countries have registered to participate in CCSCH7.
Dr. M R Sudharshan, Chairperson of CCSCH, delivered the introductory remarks for the session, which also marks the 10th anniversary of the Committee. Mr. D. Sathiyan IFS, Secretary of the Spices Board, welcomed the gathering. The Chief Guest, Mr. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, delivered the inaugural address. He highlighted the role of spices in world trade and the need for harmonized standards to ensure quality and safety. “Quality standards should facilitate ease of trade and care shall be taken by countries to ensure that these standards themselves should not become a trade barrier. The standards should be robust enough to outlive time and there is a need to harmonize standards globally”.
Steve Wearne, Chair of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), has sent in his recorded message to address the delegates of the event. In his message he expressed his appreciation and support for the CCSCH’s works and highlighted its significance in global food trade and consumer protection. Dr. Hilde Kruse from the Codex Secretariat also spoke during the inaugural session. The inaugural session of the five-day event was concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. A B Rema Shree, Director of the Spice Board.
In 2024, the CCSCH celebrates its 10th year.. Over the last decade, the Committee has developed full-fledged standards for 11 spices in six sessions, which have been adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. This year's session will focus on the development of standards for six spices, namely allspice, juniper berries, star anise, vanilla, turmeric, and cardamom. The development of these standards is crucial for ensuring quality, safety, and fair-trade practices in the global spice market.
The 7th session of the CCSCH in Kochi is a significant event for the global spices and culinary herbs industry. The session is scheduled to conclude on February 2.
Photo caption: Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, inaugurated the 7th session of CCSCH at Hotel Le Meridien, Dr. A B Rema Shree, Director, Spice Board, Dr. M R Sudharshan, Chairperson of CCSCH, Dr. Hilde Kruse from the Codex Secretariat, Mr. D. Sathiyan IFS, Secretary, Spices Board during the inaugural ceremony.
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