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:

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:11 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:11 (UTC)
contact_email cfia.opendatapublishing-publicationdedonneesouvertes.acia@inspection.gc.ca
contact_person {}
criticality_level []
data_dictionary []
geographic_scope []
open_canada_collection primary
open_canada_date_published 2022-05-12 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"en": ["spices", "composition", "fraud", "authenticity", "misrepresentation"], "fr": ["épices", "composition", "fraude", "authenticité", "fausse représentation"]}
open_canada_subject ["agriculture"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Résumé des données sur l’authenticité des épices
update_frequency as_needed