SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

The Codex Alimentarius Commission was established in 1963. Through adoption of food standards, codes of practice, and other guidelines developed by its committees, and by promoting their adoption and implementation by governments, Codex seeks to protect the health of consumers ( printed page 40560) and ensure fair practices in the food trade.

The Terms of Reference of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) are:

(a) To elaborate worldwide standards for spices and culinary herbs in their dried and dehydrated state in whole, ground, and cracked or crushed form; and

(b) To consult, as necessary, with other international organizations in the standards development process to avoid duplication.

India hosts the CCSCH. The United States attends the CCSCH as a member country of Codex.

Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting

Although the meeting agenda was not available at the time of publication of this notice, the following items are expected to be on the agenda for the 8th Session of the CCSCH and will be discussed during the public meeting:

• Adoption of the Agenda
• Draft standard for spices derived from dried or dehydrated fruits and berries—vanilla
• Draft standard for sweet marjoram
• Draft standard for dried seeds—coriander
• Draft standard for large cardamon
• Draft standard for cinnamon
• Update to the template for CCSCH standards
• New work proposals
• Other business

Public Meeting

At the September 11, 2025, public meeting, agenda items will be described and attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions and offer comments. Written comments may be offered at the meeting or sent to the U.S Delegate, Mr. Dorian LaFond, dorian.lafond@usda.gov. Written comments should state that they relate to activities of the 8th Session of the CCSCH.

Additional Public Notification

Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, the U.S. Codex Office will announce this Federal Register publication on-line through the USDA Codex web page located at: https://www.usda.gov/​codex.

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