The survey highlighted a broader issue of consumer confidence in food regulators. A startling 73% of respondents expressed either no confidence or low confidence in the ability of agencies like FSSAI and other similar state food regulators to ensure food safety through licensing, audits and corrective actions against violators.
Singapore, last week, took action against Everest Food Products Pvt., banning the sale of its products citing alleged detection of ethylene oxide at levels surpassing permissible limits.
MDH, Everest Controversy Explained: Why The Popular Masala Products Are Under The Scanner outlookindia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from outlookindia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Indian government will conduct mandatory testing for ethylene oxide (ETO) contamination in its spice exports to Singapore and Hong Kong, following a ban on certain spices by Indian brands MDH and Everest. The move follows allegations of ETO presence in these spices. Spice consignments to other countries will also be monitored for ETO presence.
Govt to sample all spice brands for quality check tribuneindia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tribuneindia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.