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Quality Standards » 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.	Light Black Pepper	38.	Light Black Pepper
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