- The session was inaugurated by Rita Teaotia, Chairperson of FSSAI.
- The CCSCH finalized and recommended quality standards for four spices namely cloves, oregano, basil, and ginger during the session.
- The quality standards for these 4 spices were forwarded to the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) for adoption and to give them recognition as full-fledged Codex standards.
- The standards will shortly join the ranks of the other four standards which were adopted earlier in order to frame a body of reference for the world spice trade.
- This will enable member countries to align their national regulations with these standards.
- Static Part:
- HQ of CAC: Rome, Italy
- Chairman of CCSCH: Dr M R Sudharshan
Question:
Q.1 Which edition of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) session was held recently which was inaugurated by Rita Teaotia, Chairperson of FSSAI?
a. 3rd
b. 4th
c. 5th
d. 6th
a. 3rd
b. 4th
c. 5th
d. 6th
