Foodlaw-Reading

Dr David Jukes, The University of Reading, UK

Report of the 6th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs

The report can be downloaded from the Codex website (click on image).

Responsible Party

Purpose

Text/Topic

Code

Step

Para(s)

Members / CCEXEC83 / CAC45

Adoption

Draft standard for dried floral parts - Saffron

N06-2017

8

39 (i) and App. III

Adoption

Draft standard for dried seeds - Nutmeg

N07-2017

8

59 (i) and App. IV

Adoption

Proposed draft standard for dried chilli peppers and paprika

N03-2017

5/8

80 (i) and App. V

Adoption

Proposed draft standard for dried small cardamom

N01-2021

5

107 (i) and App. VI

Adoption

Proposed draft standard for spices in the form of dried fruits and berries (Allspice, Juniper berry, Star anise)

N03-2021

5

121 (i) and App. VII

Adoption

Amendments to the labelling provisions of non-retail containers in the eight existing SCH standards

-

-

11 and App. II Part A

CCFL / CCMAS

Endorsement / Information

Relevant sections of the:

i) Amendments to the labelling provisions of non-retail containers in the eight existing SCH standards

ii) Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019) – (labelling provisions for sections 8.3, 8.3.1, 8.3.2 and 8.3.3)

iii) Draft standard for dried floral parts – Saffron

iv) Draft Standard for dried seeds – Nutmeg (Methods only)

v) Proposed draft standard for dried or dehydrated chilli pepper and paprika

vi) Proposed draft standard for dried small cardamom

vii) Proposed draft standard for spices derived from dried fruits and berries - Allspice, Juniper berry, and Star anise

11 and App. II Part A;

15 and App. II Part B;

39 (ii) and App. III

59 (ii) and App. IV

80 (ii) and App. V

107 (ii) App. VI

121 (ii) App. VII Part A

Members

Action / Information

Submission of proposals for new work

135

Members

Action

Provide comments on Draft Template

142 (i)

EWG (India/ Iran/ Guatemala/ USA) / CCSCH

Drafting

Proposed draft standard for small cardamom

6/7

107 (iii)

EWG (Iran/India) / CCSCH

Drafting

Proposed draft standard for turmeric

2/3

132 (ii)

EWG (USA/ Madagascar/ Mexico/ India) / CCSCH

Drafting

Proposed draft standard for spices in dried fruits and berries

- (Allspice, Juniper berry and Start Anise)

- Vanilla)

6/7

2/3

121 (iii & iv)