Spices Authenticity Summary Data

​Canadian Food Inspection Agency collects samples of spices to verify accurate representation. The samples of spices are tested for the presence of fillers (such as wheat (gluten) and nut shells (peanut and almond)) and undeclared additives used to enhance their apparent value (such as colouring agents (colours, dyes and lead chromate)).

Additional Information:

• CFIA's Food Fraud Annual Report 2022 to 2023 report

• CFIA's Food Fraud Annual Report 2021 to 2022 report

• CFIA's Food Fraud Annual Report (2020-2021) report

Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments

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