Programme of work

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

Food and Agriculture Department

Programme of Work

FAD9 : Spices And Condiments

Scope : Standardization in the field of a) Spices, Culinary Herbs and Condiments b) General methodology for quality evaluation including nutritional aspects
Liaison :

ISO/TC 34/SC 7 - Spices, culinary herbs and condiments - Participating (P)
ISO/TC 34/SC 7/WG 10 - Turmeric - Convenorship
ISO/TC 34/SC 7/WG 11 - Saffron
ISO/TC 34/SC 7/WG 7 - Zanthoxyli Pericarpium
ISO/TC 34/SC 7/WG 8 - Dried lime
ISO/TC 34/SC 7/WG 9 - Pepper - Convenorship

Published Standards

SI. No.	IS No.	Title	Reaffirmation Details	No. of Amendments	Degree of Equivalence
1.	IS 10925 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2024	Specification for turmeric oleoresin	June, 2024	1	Indigenous
2.	IS 11300 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Caraway seeds - Specification (First Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
3.	IS 11582 : 2023	Method for sensory evaluation of pungency of ginger by Scoville units		-	Indigenous
4.	IS 13145 : 2014 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Methods of sampling (Second Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
5.	IS 13242 : 2018 Reviewed In : 2022	Raw mango mangifera indica (Linn.) powder (Amchur) and slices - Specification (First Revision)	May, 2022	-	Indigenous
6.	IS 13446 : 2009 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Large cardamom - Capsules and seeds - Specification (Second Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
7.	IS 13474 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Green pepper canned in brine - Specification (First Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
8.	IS 13545 : 2018 Reviewed In : 2022	Garam masala - Specification (First Revision)	May, 2022	-	Indigenous
9.	IS 13644 : 1992 Reviewed In : 2024	Dry kokum - Specification	June, 2024	1	Indigenous
10.	IS 13663 : 1993 Reviewed In : 2024	Chilli oleoresin - Specification	June, 2024	2	Indigenous
11.	IS 13895 : 1994 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Tamarind powder - Specification	June, 2024	1	Indigenous
12.	IS 14216 : 2023	Spices and Condiments Processing Units ï¿½ Code of Hygiene Practices		-	Modified/Technically Equivalent
13.	IS 15459 : 2018 ISO 3493 : 2014 Reviewed In : 2022	Vanilla - Vocabulary (First Revision)	May, 2022	-	Identical under dual numbering
14.	IS 15460 (Part 1) : 2004 ISO 5565-1 Reviewed In : 2024	Vanilla [vanilla fragrans (Salisbury) ames]: Part 1 specification	June, 2024	-	Identical under dual numbering
15.	IS 15460 (Part 2) : 2004 ISO 5565-2 Reviewed In : 2020	Vanilla [vanilla fragrans (Salisbury) ames]: Part 2 test methods	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
16.	IS 15695 : 2006 ISO 11027 Reviewed In : 2024	Pepper and pepper oleoresins - Determination of piperine content - Method using high - Performance liquid chromatography	June, 2024	-	Identical under dual numbering
17.	IS 15697 (Part 1) : 2006 ISO 7543-1 Reviewed In : 2024	Chillies and chilli oleoresins - Determination of total capsaicinoid content: Part 1 spectrometric method	June, 2024	-	Identical under dual numbering
18.	IS 15697 (Part 2) : 2006 ISO 7543-2 Reviewed In : 2024	Chillies and chilli oleoresins - Determination of total capsaicinoid content: Part 2 method using high - Performance liquid chromatography	June, 2024	-	Identical under dual numbering
19.	IS 15699 : 2006 ISO 7542 Reviewed In : 2024	Ground (Powdered) paprika (Capsicum Annum Linnaeus) - Microscopical examination	June, 2024	-	Identical under dual numbering
20.	IS 15701 : 2006 ISO 7541 Reviewed In : 2024	Ground (Powdered) paprika - Determination of total natural colouring matter content	June, 2024	-	Identical under dual numbering
21.	IS 16357 : 2017 ISO 13685 : 1997 Reviewed In : 2021	Ginger and its oleoresins - Determination of the main pungent components (Gingerols And Shogaols) - Method using high-performance liquid chromatography	June, 2021	-	Identical under dual numbering
22.	IS 16358 : 2017 ISO 5567 : 1982 Reviewed In : 2021	Dehydrated garlic - Determination of volatile organic sulphur compounds	June, 2021	-	Identical under dual numbering
23.	IS 16359 : 2017 ISO 5566 : 1982 Reviewed In : 2021	Turmeric - Determination of colouring power - Spectrophotometric method	June, 2021	-	Identical under dual numbering
24.	IS 16360 : 2017 ISO 5564 : 1982 Reviewed In : 2021	Black pepper and white pepper, whole or ground - Determination of piperine content - Spectrophotometric method	June, 2021	-	Identical under dual numbering
25.	IS 16395 : 2015 ISO 973 : 1999 Reviewed In : 2020	Pimento (Allspice) [pimenta dioica (L.) merr.], whole or ground - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
26.	IS 16396 : 2015 ISO 2256 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried mint (Spearmint) (Mentha Spicata Linnaeus Syn. Mentha Viridis Linnaeus) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
27.	IS 16397 : 2015 ISO 5563 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried peppermint (Mentha Piperita Linnaeus) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
28.	IS 16398 : 2015 ISO 6754 : 1996 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried thyme (Thymus Vulgaris L.) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
29.	IS 16399 : 2015 ISO 6576 : 2004 Reviewed In : 2020	Laurel (Laurus Nobilis L.) - Whole and ground leaves - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
30.	IS 16401 : 2015 ISO 7377 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2020	Juniper berries (Juniperus Communis Linnaeus) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
31.	IS 16402 : 2015 ISO 7925 : 1999 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried oregano (Origanum Vulgare L.) - Whole or ground leaves - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
32.	IS 16403 : 2015 ISO 7926 : 1991 Reviewed In : 2020	Dehydrated terragon (Artemisia Dracunculus Linnaeus) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
33.	IS 16404 (Part 2) : 2015 ISO 7928-2 : 1991 Reviewed In : 2020	Savory - Specification: Part 2 summer savory (Satureja Hortensis Linnaeus)	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
34.	IS 16404 (Part 1) : 2015 ISO 7928-1 : 1991 Reviewed In : 2020	Savory - Specification Part 1 Winter Savory (Satureja montana Linnaeus)	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
35.	IS 16405 : 2015 ISO 10620 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried sweet marjoram (Origanum Majorana L.) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
36.	IS 16406 : 2015 ISO 11163 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried sweet basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
37.	IS 16407 : 2015 ISO 11164 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis L.) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
38.	IS 16408 : 2015 ISO 11165 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried sage (Salvia Officinalis L.) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
39.	IS 16409 : 2015 ISO 11178 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Star anise (Illicium Verum Hook. F.) - Specification	May, 2020	-	Identical under dual numbering
40.	IS 16521 : 2017 Reviewed In : 2021	Spices and condiments - White pepper, whole and ground - Specification	June, 2021	-	Indigenous
41.	IS 16680 : 2018 Reviewed In : 2022	Spices and condiments - Aniseed, whole - Specification	May, 2022	-	Indigenous
42.	IS 16959 : 2019 ISO 7540 : 2006 Reviewed In : 2024	Ground paprika (Capsicum Annuum L.) - Specification	March, 2024	-	Identical under dual numbering
43.	IS 17747 : 2021	Spices and Condiments — Nutmeg (Without Shell), Whole and Ground — Specification		-	Indigenous
44.	IS 17748 : 2022	Spices and Condiments Mace Whole and Ground Specification		-	Indigenous
45.	IS 1797 : 2017	Spices and condiments - Methods of test (Third Revision)	June, 2021	-	Indigenous
46.	IS 1798 : 2022	Spices And Condiments - Black Pepper Whole And Ground - Specification (Third Revision)		-	Indigenous
47.	IS 18227 : 2023	Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxins in Spices ï¿½ Code of Practice		-	Modified/Technically Equivalent
48.	IS 18630 (Part 1) : 2024 ISO 7927-1:2023	Spices and condiments Fennel seed whole or ground Part 1: Bitter fennel seed specification Foeniculum vulgare P Miller var vulgare		-	Identical under dual numbering
49.	IS 18630 (Part 2) : 2024 ISO 7927-2:2023	Spices and condiments Fennel seed whole or ground Part 2: Sweet fennel seed specification Foeniculum vulgare var panmorium		-	Identical under dual numbering
50.	IS 1877 : 1985 Reviewed In : 2019	Terminology for Spices and Condiments	June, 2019	-	Indigenous
51.	IS 1877 : 2023	Spices and Condiments ï¿½ Botanical Nomenclature		-	Indigenous
52.	IS 1907 : 2023	Cardamom (Capsules, Seeds and Powder) ï¿½ Specification		-	Indigenous
53.	IS 1908 : 2020 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and Condiments — Ginger, Whole and Ground — Specification ( Fourth Revision )	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
54.	IS 1909 : 2023	Indian Curry Powder - Specification		-	Indigenous
55.	IS 2322 : 2023	SPICES AND CONDIMENTS CHILLIES WHOLE AND GROUND POWDERED SPECIFICATION		-	Indigenous
56.	IS 2323 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Mustard, whole and ground - Specification (Second Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
57.	IS 2443 : 2008 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Coriander, whole and ground - Specification (Third Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
58.	IS 2447 : 2023	SPICES AND CONDIMENTS CUMIN SAFED JEERAWHOLE AND GROUND SPECIFICATION		-	Indigenous
59.	IS 3576 : 2022	Spices And Condiments - Turmeric Whole and Ground - Specification (Third Revision)		-	Indigenous
60.	IS 3795 : 2022	Spices And Condiments - Fenugreek Whole And Ground - Specification (Third Revision)		-	Indigenous
61.	IS 3796 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Fennel seeds, whole - Specification (Second Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
62.	IS 3797 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Celery seeds - Specification (Second Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
63.	IS 4403 : 2022	Spices and Condiments - Ajowan Bishops seeds - Specification (Third Revision)		-	Indigenous
64.	IS 4404 : 2022	Spices And Condiments - Cloves Whole And Ground - Specification (Fourth Revision)		-	Indigenous
65.	IS 4452 : 2009 Reviewed In : 2024	Dehydrated onion - Specification (First Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
66.	IS 4811 : 2014 Reviewed In : 2024	Cinnamon whole - Specification (Second Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
67.	IS 5452 : 2008 Reviewed In : 2024	Dehydrated garlic - Specification (Second Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
68.	IS 5453 (Part 1) : 2016 ISO 3632-1 : 2011	Spices - Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.): Part 1 specification (Third Revision)	June, 2021	-	Identical under dual numbering
69.	IS 5453 (Part 2) : 2016 ISO 3632-2 : 2010	Spices - Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.): Part 2 test methods (First Revision)	June, 2021	-	Identical under dual numbering
70.	IS 5832 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2024	Specification for black pepper oleoresin (Second Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
71.	IS 5955 : 1993 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Tamarind concentrate - Specification (First Revision)	June, 2024	2	Indigenous
72.	IS 6364 : 1993 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Tamarind pulp - Specification (Second Revision)	June, 2024	2	Indigenous
73.	IS 7807 : 1975 Reviewed In : 2024	Methods of test for asafoetida	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
74.	IS 7826 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2024	Specification for ginger oleoresin (First Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous
75.	IS 8104 : 1996 ISO 3513 Reviewed In : 2022	Chillies - Determination of scoville index (First Revision)	May, 2022	-	Identical under dual numbering
76.	IS 8105 : 2023	Method for sensory evaluation of pungency of black pepper by Scoville heat units		-	Indigenous
77.	IS 9486 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Dehydrated green pepper - Specification (First Revision)	June, 2024	-	Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

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Preliminary Draft Standards

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No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

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No Records Found

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

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No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.	Doc No	TITLE
1	FAD 9 (24301) Revision of: IS 16959:2019	Spices and condiments Ground sweet and hot paprika Capsicum annuum L and Capsicum frutescens L Specifications

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

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Total Published Standards:75 Total Standards Under development : 1

Aspect Wise Report

Product:	55
Code of Practices :	2
Methods of Test :	16
Terminology :	3
Dimensions :	0
System Standard :	0
Safety Standard :	0
Others :	1
Service Specification :	0
Process Specification :	0
Unclassified :	0

Total :77

Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.	IS No.	Title
1.	IS 2444 : 1980	Coriander Powder
2.	IS 2445 : 1984 Reviewed In : 1995	Chillies Powder
3.	IS 2446 : 1980	Turmeric Powder
4.	IS 2799 : 1964	Mustard whole for use as condiment
5.	IS 4405 : 1967	Glossary of terms relating to pozzolana
6.	IS 9345 : 1979	Oleoresin chillies capscicum

Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.	IS No. & Year	Title
1.	IS 10925 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2024	Specification for turmeric oleoresin
2.	IS 11300 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Caraway seeds - Specification First Revision
3.	IS 13242 : 2018 Reviewed In : 2022	Raw mango mangifera indica Linn powder Amchur and slices - Specification First Revision
4.	IS 13446 : 2009 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Large cardamom - Capsules and seeds - Specification Second Revision
5.	IS 13474 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Green pepper canned in brine - Specification First Revision
6.	IS 13545 : 2018 Reviewed In : 2022	Garam masala - Specification First Revision
7.	IS 13644 : 1992 Reviewed In : 2024	Dry kokum - Specification
8.	IS 13663 : 1993 Reviewed In : 2024	Chilli oleoresin - Specification
9.	IS 13895 : 1994 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Tamarind powder - Specification
10.	IS 15460 (Part 1) : 2004 ISO 5565-1 Reviewed In : 2024	Vanilla vanilla fragrans Salisbury ames Part 1 specification
11.	IS 16395 : 2015 ISO 973 : 1999 Reviewed In : 2020	Pimento Allspice pimenta dioica L merr whole or ground - Specification
12.	IS 16396 : 2015 ISO 2256 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried mint Spearmint Mentha Spicata Linnaeus Syn Mentha Viridis Linnaeus - Specification
13.	IS 16397 : 2015 ISO 5563 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried peppermint Mentha Piperita Linnaeus - Specification
14.	IS 16398 : 2015 ISO 6754 : 1996 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried thyme Thymus Vulgaris L - Specification
15.	IS 16399 : 2015 ISO 6576 : 2004 Reviewed In : 2020	Laurel Laurus Nobilis L - Whole and ground leaves - Specification
16.	IS 16401 : 2015 ISO 7377 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2020	Juniper berries Juniperus Communis Linnaeus - Specification
17.	IS 16402 : 2015 ISO 7925 : 1999 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried oregano Origanum Vulgare L - Whole or ground leaves - Specification
18.	IS 16403 : 2015 ISO 7926 : 1991 Reviewed In : 2020	Dehydrated terragon Artemisia Dracunculus Linnaeus - Specification
19.	IS 16404 (Part 2) : 2015 ISO 7928-2 : 1991 Reviewed In : 2020	Savory - Specification Part 2 summer savory Satureja Hortensis Linnaeus
20.	IS 16404 (Part 1) : 2015 ISO 7928-1 : 1991 Reviewed In : 2020	Savory - Specification Part 1 Winter Savory Satureja montana Linnaeus
21.	IS 16405 : 2015 ISO 10620 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried sweet marjoram Origanum Majorana L - Specification
22.	IS 16406 : 2015 ISO 11163 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried sweet basil Ocimum Basilicum L - Specification
23.	IS 16407 : 2015 ISO 11164 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried rosemary Rosmarinus Officinalis L - Specification
24.	IS 16408 : 2015 ISO 11165 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Dried sage Salvia Officinalis L - Specification
25.	IS 16409 : 2015 ISO 11178 : 1995 Reviewed In : 2020	Star anise Illicium Verum Hook F - Specification
26.	IS 16521 : 2017 Reviewed In : 2021	Spices and condiments - White pepper whole and ground - Specification
27.	IS 16680 : 2018 Reviewed In : 2022	Spices and condiments - Aniseed whole - Specification
28.	IS 16959 : 2019 ISO 7540 : 2006 Reviewed In : 2024	Ground paprika Capsicum Annuum L - Specification
29.	IS 17747 : 2021	Spices and Condiments Nutmeg Without Shell Whole and Ground Specification
30.	IS 17748 : 2022	Spices and Condiments Mace Whole and Ground Specification
31.	IS 1798 : 2022	Spices And Condiments - Black Pepper Whole And Ground - Specification Third Revision
32.	IS 18630 (Part 1) : 2024 ISO 7927-1:2023	Spices and condiments Fennel seed whole or ground Part 1 Bitter fennel seed specification Foeniculum vulgare P Miller var vulgare
33.	IS 18630 (Part 2) : 2024 ISO 7927-2:2023	Spices and condiments Fennel seed whole or ground Part 2 Sweet fennel seed specification Foeniculum vulgare var panmorium
34.	IS 1907 : 2023	Cardamom Capsules Seeds and Powder Specification
35.	IS 1908 : 2020 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and Condiments Ginger Whole and Ground Specification Fourth Revision
36.	IS 1909 : 2023	Indian Curry Powder - Specification
37.	IS 2322 : 2023	SPICES AND CONDIMENTS CHILLIES WHOLE AND GROUND POWDERED SPECIFICATION
38.	IS 2323 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Mustard whole and ground - Specification Second Revision
39.	IS 2443 : 2008 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Coriander whole and ground - Specification Third Revision
40.	IS 2447 : 2023	SPICES AND CONDIMENTS CUMIN SAFED JEERAWHOLE AND GROUND SPECIFICATION
41.	IS 3576 : 2022	Spices And Condiments - Turmeric Whole and Ground - Specification Third Revision
42.	IS 3795 : 2022	Spices And Condiments - Fenugreek Whole And Ground - Specification Third Revision
43.	IS 3796 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Fennel seeds whole - Specification Second Revision
44.	IS 3797 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Celery seeds - Specification Second Revision
45.	IS 4403 : 2022	Spices and Condiments - Ajowan Bishops seeds - Specification Third Revision
46.	IS 4404 : 2022	Spices And Condiments - Cloves Whole And Ground - Specification Fourth Revision
47.	IS 4452 : 2009 Reviewed In : 2024	Dehydrated onion - Specification First Revision
48.	IS 4811 : 2014 Reviewed In : 2024	Cinnamon whole - Specification Second Revision
49.	IS 5452 : 2008 Reviewed In : 2024	Dehydrated garlic - Specification Second Revision
50.	IS 5453 (Part 1) : 2016 ISO 3632-1 : 2011	Spices - Saffron Crocus Sativus L Part 1 specification Third Revision
51.	IS 5832 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2024	Specification for black pepper oleoresin Second Revision
52.	IS 5955 : 1993 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Tamarind concentrate - Specification First Revision
53.	IS 6364 : 1993 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Tamarind pulp - Specification Second Revision
54.	IS 7826 : 1984 Reviewed In : 2024	Specification for ginger oleoresin First Revision
55.	IS 9486 : 2011 Reviewed In : 2024	Spices and condiments - Dehydrated green pepper - Specification First Revision