The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on June 17, 2022 has issued an order regarding the import of Clove Stem as it is a potential adulterant in Clove/Clove Powder or masala powder.
FSSAI has decided that till such time the standards for "Clove Stem: are notified, it may be considered for testing against safety parameters (Horizontal standards) & volatile oil content on dry basis (half the value of clove, i.e. Not less than 8.5 percent by v/w) as per FSSR 2.9.6(1) which is applicable for Cloves whole.
All Authorized officers are hereby directed to facilitate import of Clove Stem by ensuring compliance to the horizontal safety parameters & half the value of "Volatile Oil Content", i.e. Not less than 8.5 percent by v/w, as prescribed for cloves (Laung) whole in regulation 2.9.6(1) of FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011.
