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India-EU: AISEF, European Spice Association ink deal to strengthen trade cooperation

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[ad_1] Kochi: The All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) and the European Spice Association (ESA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation on food safety, sustainability standards and regulatory alignment in the India-EU spice trade.The agreement was signed at the International Spice Conference (ISC 2026) here on Monday by AISEF Chairman Emmanuel Nambusseril and ESA Chairman Benoit Winstel, according to a release here on Wednesday. Under a joint declaration, both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding consumer health and promoting ethical, responsible practices across the supply chain, the release said. The declaration unequivocally condemns food adulteration and bans the use of sterilisation methods prohibited in the European Union--such as ethylene oxide--for products destined for EU markets, it said.It also cautions against misuse of permitted processes, including undeclared irradiation or non-compliant chemical treatments.Live Event...