30 Indian Spices Lack Food Safety Standards, Warns ICRIER Report0

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• July 10, 2026

Key Update India’s spice industry, a global leader with nearly 40% of the international market, faces regulatory gaps as around 30 commonly used spices lack notified food safety standards, according to a new report. The report, titled ‘Streamlining the Indian Spice Market for Foods: Issues and Way Forward’, was prepared by the Indian Council for