Clove stem can be imported subject to FSS (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation 2011

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India vide circular dated 17 June, 2022 has clarified that the clove stem can be imported subject to safety parameters laid down in Food Safety and Standards( Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation 2011.

This clarification is issued considering the fact that clove stem is a potential adulterant in clove powder or masala powder.

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