The Spices Board on March 14, 2024, issued a circular regarding the High Risk Food and Feed change in UK legislation.
The Board has initiated steps to undertake mandatory sampling of export consignments of Chilli and its various forms to UK for pesticide residue analysis in addition to the existing regulation and also issuance of Health Certificate for consignments and following amendments have been brought under Annex I of Spices Board Mandatory Circular No. 24/2022-23 dated March 23, 2024.
Also, UK has increased the frequency of physical and identity checks and testing of pesticide residues at entry ports for Spices & Spice products such as Curry leaves, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Mace, Cardamom, Seeds of Anise, Badian, Fennel, Coriander, Cumin or Caraway, Juniper Berries, Ginger, Saffron, Turmeric (Curcuma), Thyme, Bay Leaves, Curry and other Spices. For a detailed information please refer the UK Regulation 2024 No. 120 (Annex III)
The charge for the testing of Pesticide Residue IX is Rs. 5500+18% GST.
[Circular No. 17/2023-24]
