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Codex Committee On Spices and Culinary Herbs

Context: 

The 7th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH7) was held at Kochi, Kerala.

  • In this session, quality standards for 5 spices, namely small cardamom, turmeric, juniper berry, allpice and star anise were finalised.

About 5 Spices 

  • Allspice or Jamaica pepper, is derived from dried berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, offering a unique blend of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper flavours. 
  • Juniper berries provide a pine-citrus essence, commonly used in gin and meat dishes. 
  • Star anise, shaped like a star, imparts a licorice flavour in various cuisines and baking. 
  • Turmeric, a vibrant yellow spice, features an earthy, slightly bitter taste and is prevalent in Indian cuisine.
  • Cardamom, intensely aromatic, comes from seed pods of a ginger-like plant, used in baking and Indian dishes, with hints of eucalyptus, mint, and lemon.

Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) 

  • It is responsible for formulating global standards for spices and culinary herbs
  • Mission: Creating comprehensive, science-based quality standards for these products, aligning with Codex principles focused on consumer protection and fair-trade practices on a global scale.

Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)

  • The term “Codex Alimentarius” is Latin and means “food code”
  • Codex Alimentarius Commission jointly established by FAO and WHO in 1963 as an intergovernmental body with membership of over 189 countries including the EU.
  • Headquarters: Rome
  • Objective: To Formulate internationally accepted standards for all the principal foods, whether processed, semi-processed or raw, for distribution to the consumer.
  • Being voluntary in nature, Codex standards, whether general or specific, are acknowledged by WTO Agreements as reference standards for international trade.
  • Funding for the Commission’s program of work is sourced from the regular budgets of WHO and FAO
  • India became its member in 1964.

Codex Standards Process 

  • The Codex standards undergo an 8-step process, involving multiple reviews at various stages and utilising working groups led by member countries. 
  • Draft standards, developed by these working groups, are ultimately finalised through deliberations and consensus during the plenary sessions of the committee.
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