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Spicy Controversy: India's Masala Ban Raises Eyebrows

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India seeks details from Singapore and Hong Kong on spice ban due to quality concerns. What's the truth behind MDH and Everest masala row?

India, known as the spice hub of the world, is currently embroiled in a spicy controversy as its renowned brands MDH and Everest face bans in Singapore and Hong Kong. The ban stems from concerns over ethylene oxide contamination, a cancer-causing chemical found in some of their products. The Spice Board of India has stepped in, demanding details on the quality of these popular masalas.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to conduct rigorous checks on the spices sold within the country to ensure consumer safety. While Everest Food Products Pvt. maintains that their spice mixes are safe for consumption, scrutiny and recalls in Hong Kong and Singapore have put a spotlight on the issue.

The Commerce Ministry has taken action, directing Indian embassies in the affected countries to gather a comprehensive report on the matter. With Indian spices being a crucial part of the nation's heritage and economy, the scrutiny on MDH and Everest masalas has raised concerns both domestically and internationally.

In a bid to address the controversy, the Spice Board of India has demanded detailed quality check reports from MDH and Everest. The ban on these iconic spice brands has sparked a debate on food safety standards and the need for stringent regulations in the spice industry to protect consumer health.

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Ban on MDH, Everest masala: India seeks details from food ... (Hindustan Times)

New Delhi, India, the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices, has sought details from food safety regulators of Singapore and Hong Kong, ...

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These countries have banned the sale of MDH and Everest masalas (Times of India)

Recent bans in Singapore and Hong Kong target Indian spice brands like MDH Pvt. and Everest Food Products Pvt. due to ethylene oxide contamination. Sp.

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Spice Board of India tells Everest, MDH to give details of quality ... (Business Standard)

The companies' products are hugely popular in India and are exported to countries in Europe, Asia and North America.

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MDH, Everest row: What is the cancer-causing chemical found in ... (Firstpost)

India's top spice brands – MDH and Everest – are under the scanner after authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore recalled some of their spices due to the ...

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MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI to check quality of spices sold in ... (Zee Business)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the country's food regulator, operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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Everest says spice mixes are 'safe for consumption' after regulator ... (Livemint)

This comes after Singaporean authorities directed an importer to recall a product for inspection, and Hong Kong banned sale of the product due to cancer ...

Hong Kong, Singapore ban India's MDH, Everest spice brands for ... (Dhaka Tribune)

Hong Kong and Singapore have banned renowned Indian brands MDH and Everest for alleged detection of the carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in several ...

Explained: Why Are MDH And Everest Spices Under The Spotlight ... (India Times)

Singapore authority SFA(Singapore Food Authority) recalled Everest Fish Curry Masala after finding ethylene oxide in it at levels “exceeding the permissible ...

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After Ban On MDH And Everest Spices, India Seeks Detailed Report ... (Times Now)

The Food safety regulator of Hong Kong asked consumers not to buy these products and traders not to sell, while the Singapore Food Agency has directed a ...

Ban on MDH, Everest masala | India seeks details from food ... (The Hindu)

India seeks details from Singapore and Hong Kong on spice ban, focusing on quality concerns and corrective actions.

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India seeks details from Singapore, Hong Kong after ban on MDH ... (Hindustan Times)

MDH, Everest row: The commerce ministry has reportedly directed Indian embassies in Singapore and Hong Kong to send a detailed report in the matter.

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Spice Board Demands Quality Check Details From MDH, Everest ... (ABP Live)

Hong Kong's Center For Food Safety (CFS) said that it found traces of a pesticide, ethylene oxide, in samples of different kinds of pre-packaged spice-mix ...

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India seeks 'root cause of rejection' from Singapore, Hong Kong over ... (Livemint)

The food safety regulators of Singapore and Hong Kong have alleged that MDH and Everest masalas containing pesticide 'ethylene oxide' beyond permissible ...

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MDH, Everest spices row: Does Ethylene Oxide cause cancer? All ... (Hindustan Times)

FSSAI has started sampling the products while Spice Board of India is also investigating the ban imposed by Hong Kong and Singapore, reports claimed.

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Not just MDH, Everest masala, THESE Indian foods are not allowed ... (Times of India)

In a big shock to several Indians, who swear by popular brands like Everest Food Products Pvt and MDH Pvt, Singapore and Hong Kong have put a ban on the ...

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What Is Ethylene Oxide, Found In Samples Of MDH And Everest ... (NDTV)

Singapore, last week, took action against Everest Food Products Pvt., banning the sale of its products citing alleged detection of ethylene oxide at levels ...

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Ethylene Oxide: All about the cancer causing chemical found in ... (Times of India)

The chemical poses health risks, including carcinogenic properties and potential long-term health effects. Spices play ...

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Spices row: Govt seeks details from Hong Kong, Singapore ... (Business Today)

Spices ban row: The root cause of the rejection and corrective actions will be determined along with the exporters concerned, a commerce ministry official ...

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MDH, Everest spices to be tested for cancer-causing pesticide: Why ... (Onmanorama)

The Hong Kong regulatory decision was announced on the website of the country's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene.mdh curry ...

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