Spices Board India, established in 1987 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is the apex body for the development and worldwide promotion of Indian spices. The Board is responsible for the export promotion of 52 spices listed in the schedule of the Spices Board Act 1986. It also plays a pivotal role in research, development, and regulation of spice cultivation in India, with a special focus on quality control. The headquarters is located in Kochi, Kerala, and the Board has regional offices and quality testing laboratories across India.