One of the most recent product launches in the Fairtrade Labelling System are spices and herbs. Since the approval of the standards in 2005, Fairtrade spices have been introduced in many countries such as France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The category of spices and herbs covers a number of different products. Regarding spices, we find, amongst others, vanilla, pepper, ginger, turmeric, while some of the included herbal products are lemongrass, lemon verbena, peppermint, celery and oregano.