FSSAI to take action against spice makers after Rajasthan finds some MDH, Everest products unsafeThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is investigating and will take action against several branded spice makers, includ...
15 Jun, 2024, 12.15 AM IST
No EtO found in majority of MDH, Everest samples, says FSSAI officialFSSAI confirms no ethylene oxide in MDH and Everest spices after testing; orders nationwide inspections. Spices Board mandates EtO testing ...
22 May, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Retailers cut stocks of impacted spice brands like MDH and EverestAbout a third (32%) of retailers are limiting stocks of MDH and Everest branded packaged spices alleged to have contaminants exceeding perm...
21 May, 2024, 09.10 AM IST
Authorities inspect Everest & MDH units after ban on spices by Singapore & Hong KongIndian authorities address ethylene oxide bans on Everest and MDH. Spices Board mandates ETO testing, recalls products. Global ETO limits v...
21 May, 2024, 12.16 AM 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
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
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
FSSAI pushes for mandatory testing of all spice brands; Spices Board also steps up actionThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to conduct surveillance on various food items like fortified rice, dairy pro...
03 May, 2024, 01.07 AM IST
MDH Everest saga: FSSAI widens spices crackdown with nationwide checks on all manufacturersIndia's food safety regulator announced nationwide inspections and testing of spice mix producers following global scrutiny over contaminat...
02 May, 2024, 12.39 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
MDH, Everest row: Indian regulator turns on the heat, to check quality of masalas sold in IndiaFSSAI, India's food safety regulator, has initiated sampling of powdered spices, including popular brands MDH and Everest, nationwide follo...
23 Apr, 2024, 10.05 AM 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
Spices Board examining Singapore, Hong Kong ban on few MDH & Everest products on quality concernSpices Board of India probes Hong Kong and Singapore's ban on MDH and Everest products containing 'ethylene oxide' pesticide, leading to re...
22 Apr, 2024, 06.16 PM IST
Coronavirus: SpiceHealth, CSIR-IGIB launch genome sequencing lab at Delhi airport"We have started a pilot project with SpiceHealth here at the airport to find out if we can generate the 'sequence' in less than 48 hours a...
14 Jan, 2021, 04.28 PM IST
Government test shows 12.5 per cent food items contain unapproved pesticidesIn vegetables, the ministry detected residues of non- approved pesticides such as acephate, bifenthrin, triazofos, acetamiprid, metalaxyl.
02 Oct, 2015, 11.21 AM IST
High pesticides in vegetables and other foods: Government reportMost of the vegetables showed relatively higher pesticide residue detection in rainy season followed by summer and winter seasons, it said.
03 Feb, 2015, 04.10 PM IST
Spices board in discussions with chocolate manufacturersSpices Board was in discussions with leading chocolate manufacturers, including Cadbury, Amul and Nestle, for marketing of spice-flavoured ...
27 Mar, 2014, 05.03 PM IST