To validate the analytical methods adopted in the laboratory , we participate in the check sample/validation programmes organised by international agencies. The Board regularly participate in check sample/validation programmes organized by American Spice Trade Association (ASTA); Public Health Laboratory Services (PHLS), U.K.; Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA), U.K.; International Pepper Community (IPC), Jakarta and the proficiency testing programme organized by National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL). In addition to the above, we participate in validation programmes for major parameters with fourteen laboratories spread over the major importing countries and five laboratories in India.