Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH)?
A. It is the youngest of the Codex Commodity Committees.
B. The Committee is chaired by India.
C. Spices Board India is its Secretariat.
D. ALL of these
Explanation:
Recently, the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) has finalised and recommended quality standards for four spices; cloves, oregano, basil, and ginger, during its fifth session held virtually from 20th -29th April 2021. CCSCH is the youngest of the Codex Commodity Committees. The Committee is Chaired by India and Spices Board India is its Secretariat. This committee is mandated to elaborate worldwide, science-based quality standards for spices and culinary herbs, in accordance with the Codex principles of consumer protection and fair trade practices. Dr M.R. Sudharshan is the current Chairman of the Committee.
