iGrain India - Mumbai. Singapore and Hong Kong attempted to taint Indian branded spices and spice products popular among millions of consumers across the world.
There, after the content of Ethylene Oxide (ETO) in the spice mix of two Indian companies was found to be above the permissible level, its import, trade and use was banned.
After this, testing for the presence of ETO started in many other countries including Nepal. This situation may prove harmful for Indian spice exporters.
Spices Board, the main regulator of spice exports, has started investigation into the processing and manufacturing units of spices belonging to two top brands of the country.
It is said about ETO that consuming it in excess quantity increases the risk of cancer. It is said about ETO that consuming it in excess quantity increases the risk of cancer. ETO is considered a pesticide, whereas it is basically a gas that is used to preserve certain substances.
About a month ago, Hong Kong and Singapore had banned the import and use of ETO in the branded masala mixes of these two popular companies on the pretext of finding excessive amounts of ETO, while New Zealand, Australia and America had said that they would not sell these two brands.
Are studying the complaint about. The UK government has tightened quality standards for all spices imported from India.
Here the Spices Board has held three rounds of talks with Indian companies. He says that these companies are making serious efforts to resolve this complaint.