Global Scrutiny Intensifies Over Indian Spices for Carcinogenic Contamination

Major markets including the UK, US, and New Zealand ramp up inspections following bans by Singapore and Hong Kong on MDH and Everest products.

FSSAI introduces a new method to detect ethylene oxide in spices, validated by ICAR-National Research Centre For Grapes.
UK applies extra control measures on all Indian spice imports, focusing on pesticide residues.
Singapore and Hong Kong suspend sales of several MDH and Everest spice blends due to high levels of ethylene oxide.
Indian regulators initiate widespread testing and issue guidelines to prevent contamination in exported spices.
MDH and Everest deny the allegations, asserting their products are safe for consumption.