Where was the 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8) held in 2025, during which global standards for large cardamom, vanilla, coriander, and other spices were finalized?

The correct answer is Guwahati, Assam. In News The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8) was hosted in Guwahati, Assam, India in October 2025. Key Points The session finalized three new standards for large cardamom, vanilla, and coriander recommended for adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Standards for 19 spices such as pepper, turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, cardamom, and saffron were finalized during this session. India, a leading producer and exporter of large cardamom and coriander, benefits from the harmonized global benchmarks established. The event marked a significant milestone in global spice standard-setting with participation from 30 countries and observers. Additional Information Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) A subsidiary body of the Codex Alimentarius Commission Established in 2013 to develop global standards for spices and culinary herbs Hosted by India with Spices Board India acting as Secretariat Codex Alimentarius Commission A joint body of FAO and WHO Develops food safety standards to ensure consumer protection and fair trade India’s Role Pivotal in organizing and hosting the CCSCH sessions Leading exporter benefiting from international spice standards