According to sources, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning surveillance on food items like fruit and vegetables, salmonella in fish products; spice and culinary herbs; fortified rice; and milk and milk products.
India s path to becoming a developed country hinges on boosting exports, as demonstrated by China s growth. Leveraging bilateral agreements and FTAs, India is expanding into new markets like Africa and Latin America. Yet, quality issues and trade restrictions pose challenges, such as recent bans on Indian spices in Hong Kong and Singapore. Additionally, green trade barriers like the EU s CBAM could impact key sectors like steel, potentially affecting Indian exports to the EU. Strengthening regulations and meeting global standards are crucial for India to realize its export potential.
Recently Singapore and Hong Kong suspended the sale of MDH and Everest Masala powders, for its alleged usage of Ethylene Oxide pesticides in their spice mix.