To foster Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygienic Practices (GHP), Spices Board approves use of Quality marking such as ‘Indian Spices Logo’, and the Spice House Certificate.

The Indian Spices Logo is awarded to those who export spices in branded consumer packs. The award is given after a two tier inspection to satisfy compliance with regard to adherence to practices ensuring quality, hygiene and safety. Prior certification under HACCP is a precondition for awarding Indian Spices Logo. Nineteen (19) spice exporters are awarded with Indian Spices Logo. Board has registered Indian Spices Logo with the Trade Registry Authorities in 18 countries.

Spice House Certificate is awarded to exporters of spices who possess the specified infrastructural facilities for cleaning, processing, grading, packaging and warehousing as the case may be. So far 58 units have been awarded Spice House Certificate.

With effect from 10th September 2003 prior ISO and HACCP Certification is mandatory for obtaining ‘Indian Spice House Certificates’.

Another step taken by Spices Board to ensure improved quality of exported spice is registration of brands (consumer as well as institutional packs (up to 25 kgs.) of registered exporters. The objective of the brand registration is to ensure specified standards of quality of both the product and packing. At present 55 exporters have registered their brands with the Board.

To ensure quality, Spices Board assists registered exporters in acquiring ISO 9000 series accreditation. Similarly, processor exporters will be given grant-in-aid for consultancy and certification charges for acquiring HACCP Quality System.