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Compliance for Indian spice export
The rules that actually stop a shipment: EU contaminant limits, the 2019/1793 border-check rates that put Indian cumin at 30% and black pepper at 50%, and the Indian-side CRES registration. Every limit here carries its primary source.
- EU increased official controls (Reg. 2019/1793)eu
The regulation that puts Indian cumin at a 30% pesticide check rate and Indian black pepper at 50% for Salmonella at the EU border.
- Aflatoxin limits (EU)eu
The EU limits that govern dried chilli and paprika: aflatoxin B1 at 5 µg/kg, total aflatoxins at 10 µg/kg.
- Ethylene oxide (ETO)eu
The EU treats ethylene oxide as a banned pesticide at a 0.1 mg/kg default limit — the residue behind the 2020–21 spice recalls.
- Salmonella (microbiological)eu
The hazard behind the EU’s 50% check rate on Indian black pepper — Salmonella must be absent in 25 g.
- Pyrrolizidine alkaloidseu
A 400 µg/kg EU limit driven by co-harvested weeds — an emerging focus for Indian cumin.
- Pesticide residues (MRLs)eu
The single largest cause of EU spice rejections — and why cumin is on the 30% check list.
- Coumarin (cassia vs cinnamon)eu
Why the cassia/cinnamon distinction is a compliance fact, not pedantry — cassia carries far more coumarin.
- Sudan dyes (chilli adulteration)eu
Illegal red azo-dyes historically used to fake chilli colour — a zero-tolerance screen for EU chilli buyers.
- Lead chromate (turmeric adulteration)global
An illegal yellow brightener that makes heavy-metal testing a standing requirement on turmeric.
- CRES — exporter registrationindia
The mandatory Indian-side registration to export any scheduled spice — fee ₹5,000, valid three years.