Spice Board is an organization of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India which works for development and promotion of Indian spices worldwide. Spice Board is a bridge between Indian exporters and abroad importers of spices. Spice Board works as a driving force for the activities of Indian spices and achievements of this Industry.
Spice Board is a regulatory body of Indian Government which was constituted in 1987 by the merger of Cardamom Board 1968 and Spices Export Promotion Council, 1960. Spice Board issues the certificate to person or establishment involved in the work of spices. Spice Board is also responsible for the Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES) as per the provisions of sec. 11 of The Spice Board Act, 1986.
It is mandatory for all who are dealing in the work of spices must issue registration certificate under The Spice Board Act, 1986. If an application is filed for such certificate it will be disposed off after three months of time period.
Step 1 : File an application under Form-1, applicant i.e. exporters has to submit fees for registration also in the prescribed format. Fees is submitted by Demand Draft in favour of Spice Board.
Manufacturer Exporter : Rs.15,000/-
Merchant Exporter : Rs.10,000/-
Step 2 : If application faces rejection due to existence of any flaws, fees submitted is non-refundable.
Step 3 : Application must be attached with a Certificate from bank which contains the applicant’s financial status.
Step 4 : Inspection has been conducted by Regulating Authority, and after getting satisfaction in the same issue a Certificate with exporting in Form A.
Registration certificate is valid for 3 years. After the expiry period one needs to renew the Certificate by filing application under Form-1 to authority. It has certain time limits. If any person who fails to apply for Certificate renewal in prescribed time period of one month, has to apply for a fresh registration certificate.
Post-harvest improvement of all spices
To promote organic production, processing and certification of spices
Development of spices in North Eastern States
To provide quality services
Research, marketing of spices
To promote export of spices
Increase in technology and quality
Promotion of brand
Exporters registration
Certification & control of quality
Documentation of trade information
To give views on Import & Export policies of spices, to Central Government.
Cardamom, Chilly, Ginger, Pepper, turmeric, Cumin, Bishop weeds
Celery, Fennel, Fenugreek, Aniseed, Caraway, Cinnamon, Dill
Mustard, Mint, Curry leaf, Cassia, Kokam, Pomegranate seed, parsley, saffron
Tej patta, Vanilla, Star Anise, Sweet flag, Pepper long, Greater Galanga, Horse-Radish
Caper, Asafetida, Cambodge, Hyssop, Clove, Lovage, Bay leaf
Nutmeg, Juniper Berry, Marjoram, Mace, Basil, Tamarind, Poppy seed
Tarragon, Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Thyme, Coriander and Savory.