New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8) concluded successfully in Guwahati, marking a significant milestone in global spice standard-setting.

According to an official release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, a key highlight of the session was the finalization of three new standards for large cardamom, vanilla, and coriander, which have now been recommended for adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Established in 2013 at India's behest, the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs operates under the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a joint body of the FAO and WHO. India, represented by the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, serve as th...