Nearly 12% of spice samples fail quality, safety standards
The Hindu
Indian spice samples fail quality tests, leading to global concerns over contamination risks in popular brands MDH and Everest.
Nearly 12% of Indian spice samples tested failed to meet quality and safety standards, data of tests showed.
Several countries had earlier taken steps over contamination risks in two popular Indian brands, MDH and Everest.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India conducted inspections, sampling and testing of mixed spice blends after Hong Kong suspended sales of some blends of the two brands in April over high levels of a pesticide.
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Britain then tightened controls on all spice imports from India, while New Zealand, the United States and Australia have said they were looking into issues related to the brands.
MDH and Everest have said their products are safe for consumption. Their spices are among the most popular in India – the world's biggest exporter, producer and consumer of spices. They are sold in Europe, Asia and North America.
According to the data, obtained by Reuters under the Right to Information Act, 474 of 4,054 samples tested between May and early July did not meet quality and safety parameters.
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