New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has not found any trace of ethylene oxide in samples of spices of two major brands MDH and Everest that were tested in 28 accredited laboratories, sources.
The FSSAI has found no trace of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, in spice samples from MDH and Everest. Samples were tested after quality concerns were raised by Hong Kong and Singapore.
Revises guidelines mandating exporters to test all spices bound for Singapore, Hong Kong. After Hong Kong and Singapore recalled batches of spices exported.
Spices of Indian firms MDH and Everest at the centre of a huge row over alleged contamination have received clearance from food regulator FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India).