India is The Land of Spices and the glory of Indian spices are known throughout the world. Indian spices are known the world over for their aroma, texture and taste. Spice quality has assumed great importance in recent times. Some of the quality features include: Stringent quality control measures and quality certification for spices from internationally recognised agencies Pre-shipment inspection of all spices and validation of quality checks Mandatory inspection by the Spices Board of India Strict checks on physical, chemical and microbial parameters of all spices, including pesticide residues, aflatoxin, heavy metals and other contaminants/adulterants