PFA
PFA Act and Rules are sought to be amended by overhauling both the conceptual framework as well as procedural formalities considered to be major hurdles in the proper implementation of the Act. Spices Board has interface with all the other agencies involved in amending the PFA Act and Rules.

List of standards of spices laid down under PFA Rules 1995

1 Caraway whole 24 Fennel Powder
2 Caraway Powder 25 Fenugreek whole
3 Caraway Black 26 Fenugreek powder
4 Cardamom whole 27 Ginger whole
5 Cardamom seed 28 Ginger powder
6 Cardamom powder 29 Mace powder
7 Cardamom Amomum whole 30 Mace powder
8 Cardamom Amomum seeds 31 Mustard whole
9 Cardamom Amomum powder 32 Mustard powder
10 Chillies whole 33 Nutmeg whole
11 Chillies powder 34 Nutmeg powder
12 Cinnamon whole 35 Pepper Black whole
13 Cinnamon powder 36 Pepper Black powder
14 Cassia whole 37 Light Black Pepper
15 Cloves whole 38 Poppy whole
16 Cloves powder 39 Saffron
17 Coriander whole 40 Turmeric whole
18 Coriander powder 41 Turmeric powder
19 Cumin whole 42 Aniseed or saunf imported
20 Cumin powder 43 Ajowan
21 Cumin Black whole 44 Dried Mango slices
22 Cumin Black powder 45 Dried Mango powder (Amchur)
23 Fennel whole 46 White Pepper whole