Business Counselling Unit (BCU)

The Business Counselling Unit (BCU) is a unit located at the head office of the Department of Export Agriculture for the purpose of enhancing the quality of the spice products and providing a better market and reasonably high price for the stakeholders of the Export Crops sector. It promotes innovative agricultural and processing standards, such as Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as well as standardization processes for Organic crop establishment and certification, HACCP and Fair-trade certification. In addition, the Business Counselling Unit is responsible for checking the quality of primary spice products, providing quality assurance certificates for the products, promoting value added products and providing advice to new entrepreneurs in the spice trade. The Business Counselling Unit also serves as a center for connecting spice producers and buyers.

1. Environmental Green Village Program (Organic Program)

Under this program, groups of farmers who cultivate EACs are registered as Organic Farming Societies and provide necessary guidance and investment assistance for the conversion of their cultivated lands from traditional agricultural activities to organic farming lands. Export crop cultivating villages registered under this scheme having financial assistance as Rs. 30,000.00 per hectare per year as Organic Investment Assistance for Organic Farming Villages and for obtaining an internationally recognized Organic Standards Certificate at the end of the period of organic conversion, providing financial incentives to farmer organizations in the amount of Rs. 150,000.00, Rs. 100,000.00 and Rs, 50,000.00 consecutively for first three (3) years.

2. Standardizing program on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP)

The export crops are produced under the Good Agricultural Practices Program to enhance the quality of the locally produced export crops, produce healthy spices while minimizing environmental damage, economically viable, environmentally friendly, socially acceptable and sustainable export crops to protect employee welfare and social justice. Export Growers who wish to obtain this certification can obtain this GAP Quality Certificate totally free of charge from the Department of Export Agriculture with the standards (SLS) of Sri Lanka Standards Institute.

Application

Internal Audit Checklist

Crop Record Book

Quality Management Plan

3. Standardizing program on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

The steps from the harvesting of the spices to the preparation of the final product to the consumer is subject to the standardization of good production practices. This program is being implemented by the Department of Export Agriculture with a view to increasing the demand for quality spices and allied products in both local and international markets. Under this program, export crop collectors, stockists, processors as well as processors of value-added products are advised and guided to transform the standard and obtain the GMP certification from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution or other recognized certification body. This offers an incentive allowance from Rs. 50,000.00 to Rs. 125,000.00 according to the investment value of processing plant.

Application

4. Provide quality inspection certificate for primary spice products

Small scale laboratory facilities for quality testing of spices have been established in all District Offices of the Department of Export Agriculture as well as in the department Extension Offices office in Agrarian Service Centers. It provides a free report on basic products such as dried black/white pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and coffee. In addition to this, the Mini-Lab program has been facilitated to monitor the soil condition of the cultivated lands and to obtain a recommendation report to improve the soil nutrient conditions accordingly.

5. Co-ordination of Producers and Buyers

Provide strategic guidance to growers, collectors, processors or primary or secondary producers who are looking to sell export crop products, to find a fair market as well as to find quality spices for local and foreign buyers. The BCU acting as a hub for manufacturers and buyers to provide strategic direction for both parties. This guide is comprehensive for beginners and innovators as well as amateur entrepreneurs who enter the spice industry and the BCU also organizes training programs for this purpose.

Spice Collectors and Processors Registration 2024

Application

Index Company Contact Person Contact Details Product Range
1 D L K Spice Export Mr.Doreiraja Loganathan 476/2, Kandy Rd, Anwarama, Mawanella.
0727060501
info@dlkspice.com
Spices
2 Mubarak Trading Company. Mr.M.Nasmi Najamudeen 74/12, Suwisuddharama Rd, Colombo 06.
0777630939
mubexpo@sltnet.lk
Spices
3 Best Deal Exporters (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.J.Naki Moemed 116/3, Kudakumbura, Galhinna,Kandy.
0775930360
bestdealexporters@gmail.com
Spices
4 Plexus Asia Imports and Exports Mr.M.S.M.Zakeer Husen 388/2A, Udavellyketiya, Bulgohatenna, Akurana
0777885493
plexusasia2017imp.exp.info@gmail.com
Spices
5 Asian Feeds Ceylon (Pvt)Ltd. Mr. M.I.M.Mafas 29B, Heelogama Rd, Nikawaratiya.
0778090911
asiafeedsceylon@gmail.com
Spices
6 Central Spice Exports Mr.A.R.M.Aslam 27/E, T.B. Panabokka Mw, Gampola.
0777236300
centralspiceexpo@gmail.com
Spices
7 J V S Spice Exports Mr.Vishvanadan Jayaprakash 14, Kelin Veediya, Kegalle.
0727040050
jvsspicesexport@gmail.com
Spices
8 Sabaragamuwa Enterprises Mr. M.N.M. Shadiq 137/3, Uyanwatta, Dewanagala, Mawanalla
0773132043
sabaragamuwaent@gmail.com
Spices
9 Saboor Chathoor Mr.Ejaz Chathoor Spice House', 20, Sri Wickrama Mw, Colombo 15.
0777337777
mail@saboorchatoor.com
Spices
10 Nordson (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.Shadir Ahamed 02, Charls Place, Colombo 03.
0777543777
shadir.nordson@gmail.com
Spices
11 A.H.Spice Exports Mr.A.H.Gazzalee 4/A, Megoda Kollonnawa, Wellampitiya
0779833488
ceylonspicecorparates@gmail.com
Spices
12 Balaji Ventures Lanka(Pvt)ltd. Mr.M.K.Poojary 156, Thiththapajjala, Kurunegala Rd, Werellagama.
0770404379
lanka.trade@kahajafoods.com
Spices
13 Premawardana Exports Mr.A Sunil Baddegama Rd, Uduwila, Batapola
0777566995
sunil@suprema
Spices
14 Digital Lanka online (PVt)Ltd Mr.Moiz Mohomed 139/1/2 D, Kandy Rd, Wewaldeniya
0777892034
digitallankaonline@gmail.com
Spices
15 Dias International (PVT)Ltd Mr.Asela Dilruk Dias 43, Bogahawatta,Hokandara, Wattala
0777315241
diasint@gmail.com
Spices
16 Greenshine Glabla Holdings(PVT)Ltd Mr.Sumith Bandara 317/B, Rattepitiya Juntion, Manidiwela
0760970836
greenshineholdingspvt@gmail.com
Spices
17 Ceylon Spice Corparation (PVT)Ltd Mr.Mohomed Ishfan 107, Biyagama Rd, Paliyagoda
0772395395
ceylonspicecorparates@gmail.com
Spices
18 Aken Lanka (PVT)Ltd Mr.MNM Afeez 869, Ganethenna, Higula
0777808046
info@akenlanka.net
Spices
19 Colombo Export & Import Agencies (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.A Razik No.25, Leval 13-C,Ocen Tower, Station Rd, Colombo 04.
00112550071/72
razik@ceialgroup.com
Spices
20 P.D. Romanis & Sons Mr.U.A.Mahesh Priyanka 149, Athurugiriya Rd, Homagama.
0783633845
mahesh@cinnamonmaster.com
Spices
21 Swiss Lanka Commodities (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.A.P.Nevil Fernando 39A, Col.T.G. Jayawardana Mw, Colombo 03.
0712238898
swisslankacomm@gmail.com
Spices
22 Mahir Brothers Mr.K.G.S.H.M. Munzeer 51, Kurunegala Rd, Katugasthota.
0773555849
mahirbro@gmaikl.com
Spices
23 Reliable Spices Mr.R.M.V.A.Randivela 238, Golagammana, Harankahawa.
0773954309
vikumrandiwela@gmail.com
Spices
24 Echo Spices International (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.M. Mushakir Weerakoon Garden, Katugasthota.
0777860860
ecospice@gmail.com
Spices
25 Samagi Spice Exports (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.B.A.Janith Indika Baragama Rd, Makandura, Mathara.
0412268551
janitha@samagispice.com
Spices
26 Bespice (Pvt) Ltd. Mr.Anushka Vidanapathirana 112, Diyawanna Garden, Baththaramulla.
0719809075
info@bespicelk.com
Spices
27 Mark Line Trading (Pvt) Ltd. Mr.W.A.Gamunu Indrachapa 342/2/C, Gonawala Rd, Kelaniya
0755089600
info@markline.trading.com
Spices
28 Comodities Importers Mr.Saul Hameed Sadikkeen 181/25, White Park Garden, Ananda Mw, Maradana, Colombo 10.
0773259435
info@wayabatraders.com
Spices
29 Fancy Traders Mr.Saul Hameed Sadikkeen 256, Dam Street, Colombo 12.
0773259435
info@wayabatraders.com
Spices
30 Wayamba Traders Mr.Saul Hameed Sadikkeen 86, Peer Saibo Street, Colombo 12.
0773259435
info@wayabatraders.com
Spices
31 Nile Traders (Pvt) Ltd. Mr.H.C.Priyankara 335, Kandy Rd, Warakapola.
0775387322
nailexporters@gmail.com
Spices
32 Rathne Ceylon Cinnamon Mr.Ravindu Priyantha Runage Akuressa Rd, Kamburupitiya.
0412292788
ravindu@rathnacinnamon.com
Spices
33 IntexLanka (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.Iqbal Junaideen No.9, Old Moor Street, Colombo 12.
0112431853
intex@slt.lk
Spices
34 New Ceylon Spice Exports (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.S.M.M.Kuddoos 132, Mathale Rd, Ambathanne, Kandy.
0773871401
nwceyspiexp@gmail.com
Spices
35 L.B. Spices Trading (pvt)Ltd. Mr.K.L. Karunarathne 220, Old moor street, Colombo 12.
0777566404
Spices
36 Lanka Gardian Commodities Exports (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.Yazeer Mukthar 80A, Dehigama, Muruthalawa, Kandy.
0777665067
lgcexports@gmail.com,
Spices
37 Unistar International (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.M.N.M.Nisthar 53, 3rd Lane, Rathmalana.
0777384778
admin@unistar_international.com
Spices
38 Urban Sky Holding(Pvt)Ltd. Mr. Meththani Leelaram 72/28, Sunny Gunawardana Mw, Hendala, Wattala.
0774700968
sakelnatural@gmail.com
Spices
39 Worldwide Commodities (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.R.W.Samarawickrama 35/03, Athurugiriya Rd, Rukmale, Pannipitiya.
0713427669
info@wwc.world
Spices
40 Colombo Agro Impex(Pvt)Ltd. Mr.Upali Gunasena 20/1,Liya Avenue, Robert Gunawardana Mw, Battaramulla.
0714103639
info@colomboagro.lk
Spices
41 Midcity Marketing (pvt)Ltd Mr.A.Karim Yoosuf 42-1/2, 3rd Cross Street, Colombo 11.
0777348156
midcitylk@gmail.com
Spices
42 Senura International (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.Lilaram Mahtani 400/2, High-Level Rd, Pannipitiya.
0774700968
senuraintexp@gmail.com
Spices
43 Mas Implex (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.Ganeshan Shivashankar 11-1/11, Gold Plaza Complex, Sea Street, Colombo 11
0777365451
masimpexpvt@gmail.com
Spices
44 Global Traders & Services (Pvt)Ltd. Mr.Gihan Fernando 39, Ragama Rd, Ragama.
0768213652
Not found
Spices
45 Lanka Commodity Trading (pvt)Ltd. Mr.Aman Miflal 245/50, Awissawella Rd, Orugodawatta.
07112573290
amaan@ict.lk
Spices
46 Centra Export (Pvt)Ltd Mr.Farhan Faik 180, St Joseph St, Colombo 14
0777044946
farhan@centra.lk
Spices
47 C.W.Mackie PLC Mr. Nalin Jayasinghe PO Box 89,36. D.R.Wijewardana Mw, Colombo 10.
0777392049
nalin@export.cwmackie.com
Spices
48 Delta Import and Export Mr.A.P.Krishan 34, 2nd Floor, Colombo Central Super marcket Complex, Colombo 11.
0772821060
deltats2017@gmail.com
Spices
49 Gnanam Imports (Pvt) Ltd. Mrs.Kavitha Jayakanthan 79, 5th Cross St, Colombo 11.
0772293360
imports@gnanamimports.lk
Spices
50 Indo Lanka Agro Products (Pvt) Mr Jayaram 40, NDH, Abdul Caffor Building, Church Street, Colombo 01
0778110701
Not found
Spices
51 Celio Natural (PVT)Ltd Mrs Luxmi 1148/1/8, Paburugahahena St, Thalangama South, Thalawathugoda
0777118718
Not found
Spices
52 Ikon Exim (PVT)Ltd Mr N Ganesh 340/35, K Cryril Perera Mv, Colombo 13
0777314887
ikonexim@gmail.com
Spices