Summaries by Arpita Mukherjee, Eshana Mukherjee

India, a leading spice producer, must transition from a standard-taker to a global standard-maker via Codex Alimentarius. Despite advantages like vast production and advanced FSSAI standards, domestic regulatory issues hinder this goal. Challenges include imprecise standards, overlapping agency mandates (BIS, Agmark), and weak enforcement throughout the supply chain. To achieve leadership, India needs precise, quantitative domestic norms, streamlined regulatory bodies with higher, distinct standards, and stricter FSSAI oversight from farm to retail. Addressing these systemic flaws is crucial for India to establish a reputation for quality and lead international spice standards.