The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is the international organization responsible for setting food safety standards.

The purpose of the Codex Alimentarius is to protect consumer health and ensure fair trade practices in the food industry.

The Codex Standard for Spices and Herbs (CXS 234-1995) provides guidelines for the production, processing, and handling of spices and herbs.

According to the Codex Standard, spices and herbs must be free from harmful substances, of good quality, and properly labeled.

The Codex Standard requires that the label of a spice or herb must include the name of the spice or herb, the country of origin, and the net weight.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the U.S. government agency responsible for enforcing food safety regulations.

The FDA's role in regulating spices and herbs includes setting standards for the production and processing of spices and herbs, inspecting spice and herb processing facilities, and enforcing food safety regulations.

The FDA defines a spice as a plant product used to flavor food.

The FDA defines a herb as a plant product used to flavor food.

Some common spices and herbs used in food include black pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and cumin.

Some of the potential hazards associated with spices and herbs include microbial contamination, pesticide residues, heavy metal contamination, and the presence of allergens.

Food manufacturers can minimize the risk of hazards associated with spices and herbs by properly sourcing and handling spices and herbs, using good manufacturing practices, and testing spices and herbs for contaminants.

Some of the challenges in regulating spices and herbs include the global nature of the spice and herb trade, the diversity of spices and herbs, and the lack of harmonization of regulations.

Some of the trends in the regulation of spices and herbs include an increasing focus on food safety, sustainability, and traceability.

Some of the resources available to food manufacturers to help them comply with spice and herb regulations include government websites, industry associations, and food safety consultants.