Time for the world’s original land of spices to set international standards for their quality—here’s how
For example, in case of live insects in a product like turmeric powder, the Codex requires “0 count/100g,” while the FSSAI needs it to be “Free from mould, living and dead insects, insect fragments, rodent contamination” and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) asks for it to be “Free from dirt, mould growth, and insect infestation.” The FSSAI’s scientific committee could review its qualitative standards to make them more precise.
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