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Read Latest India News Quickly Here | Amid the global furore over the alleged presence of a "cancer-causing substance" in certain spices from India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has cleared more than a dozen samples of spices from MDH and Everest brands.
A survey revealed that 36 percent of consumers are inclined to avoid purchasing MDH and Everest spices in the future, while 17 percent intend to continue buying despite safety concerns.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested samples of MDH and Everest spices for ethylene oxide contamination across 28 accredited laboratories and found no traces. Extensive inspections and sample collections were conducted nationwide after quality concerns were raised by Hong Kong and Singapore.
FSSAI confirms no ethylene oxide in MDH and Everest spices after testing; orders nationwide inspections. Spices Board mandates EtO testing for exports to Singapore and Hong Kong.
The national food regulator has permitted the use of ethylene gas as a safer alternative for fruit ripening