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).
The private trade research think tank warns that If China, and other ASEAN nations follow suit influenced by the actions taken by Hong Kong and Singapore, it could impact 51.1 percent of India’s global spice exports, valued at $2.17 billion.
MDH, a prominent spice brand, has reassured consumers of the safety of its products amid allegations by food regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore regarding the presence of certain pesticides.
MDH reiterated its commitment to the safety and quality of its products, asserting that it does not utilize ethylene oxide at any stage of storing, processing, or packaging its spices.