PACKit: A unique modular knowledge and information kit

Product Module: Spices and Herbs

Available in the following languages: English - French

• The characteristics of dried herbs and spices, their physical distribution;
• Export quality requirements and standards;
• Overview of world supply, demand and international trade and marketing information;
• Tariffs and non-tariff trade control mesures;
• Types and standards of export packaging for dried herbs and spices;
• Recommended approaches for avoiding typical problems;
• Trade-related environmental measures, technical regulations related to aspects of health and safety;
• Impact of eco-labelling.

Appendices include:

• Botanical nomenclature of spices and condiments;
• General information on spices;
• Excerpt of sample contract specification for black pepper, chilli, cumin seeds and turmeric;
• Prices of selected spices;
• Directive 2004/12/EC of the European Parliament on "Packaging and Packaging Waste"
• ISO standards for packaging and distribution of goods;
• Indian national standards for packaging of organic spices.

For specific information on this type of products, you may also want to visit
ITC Market Development Services (DPMD/MDS)