Several steps taken to prevent EtO contamination in shipments by Spices Board: Comm minThe Spices Board in New Delhi enforced pre-shipment checks for spices exported to Singapore and Hong Kong after recalls due to ethylene oxi...
02 Aug, 2024, 05.46 PM IST
GoM to decide on rice export ban, spice exporters cautious of qualityMinister Piyush Goyal stated a Group of Ministers will judge lifting the non-basmati rice export ban, effective July 20, 2023, based on dem...
10 Jul, 2024, 06.57 PM IST
Govt working with spice makers to ensure EtO norm compliance; asks Everest to take corrective actionGovernment finds non-compliant Everest Spices with ethylene oxide, asks for corrective action. MDH samples compliant. Spices industry evolv...
20 May, 2024, 10.06 PM IST
Govt comes out with detailed guidelines to prevent EtO contamination in spices exports: OfficialThe steps assume significance amid reports on the recall of two Indian spice brands' -- MDH and Everest -- products in Singapore and Hong K...
20 May, 2024, 07.12 PM IST
India's spice export may fall 40 pc if EtO contamination issue not resolved quickly: FISSThe Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISS) on Friday said India's spice export may decline nearly 40 per cent in FY25 if the issue ...
17 May, 2024, 08.30 PM IST
Several steps taken to prevent EtO contamination in spices exported from India: OfficialIndia has implemented measures to prevent the contamination of spices exported from the country with EtO (ethylene oxide), a carcinogenic c...
15 May, 2024, 07.38 PM IST
Spices Board formulates comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ETO contaminationThe Spices Board has released comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ethylene oxide contamination in Indian spice products, foll...
10 May, 2024, 09.38 PM IST
FSSAI calls reports of allowing 10x more MRL in herbs, spices as 'false and malicious'; says India has most 'stringent standards'The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that it allows 10 times more pesticide residue levels in herbs and s...
05 May, 2024, 01.19 PM IST
India has made ETO testing mandatory for export of all spices to Singapore and Hong KongIndia’s Spices Board has made testing for ethylene oxide (ETO) mandatory for all spices being exported to Hong Kong and Singapore, where au...
03 May, 2024, 04.53 PM IST
After MDH and Everest controversy, Centre orders all state governments to test spices for quality checkIn the wake of a recent controversy surrounding India's exported food spices, the Central Government has directed all state governments to ...
02 May, 2024, 09.49 AM IST
Quality concerns may threaten over half of India’s spice exports: GTRIGTRI highlighted concerns over $700 million India spice exports at risk due to regulatory actions in critical markets. Urgent actions are n...
01 May, 2024, 06.20 PM IST
MDH and Everest controversy could threaten over half of India's spice exports; GTRI sounds alarmControversy involving MDH and Everest spice companies threatens India's spice shipments. Urgent quality resolution highlighted by Global Tr...
01 May, 2024, 05.59 PM IST
More guts for our food regulatorsBetween Nestle's 'added sugar in infant foods' for Indian markets controversy, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) stoppin...
30 Apr, 2024, 11.23 PM IST
Spices exports to Hon Kong, Singapore to undergo mandatory testingThe Indian government will conduct mandatory testing for ethylene oxide (ETO) contamination in its spice exports to Singapore and Hong Kong...
25 Apr, 2024, 01.11 AM IST
Spices row: India seeks details from Hong Kong, Singapore food regulatorsWhile Singapore has alleged the presence of ethylene oxide, a pesticide classified as a carcinogen, at levels exceeding the permissible lim...
23 Apr, 2024, 11.56 PM IST
Everest refutes reports of ban in Singapore, Hong Kong over cancer-causing ingredientEverest has denied reports of a ban on its products in Singapore and Hong Kong. The Indian government has ordered the collection of spice s...
22 Apr, 2024, 10.35 PM IST
Beware, this ingredient in your fish curry spice may cause cancer!In a public announcement, the Singapore Food Agency clarified that ethylene oxide is not intended for direct use in food but rather employe...
19 Apr, 2024, 06.40 PM IST