12 Percent Spices in the Country did not Meet the Safety Standards: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had tested the spices of two famous spice brands of the country, MDH and Everest, after several countries raised questions on their quality.
Now the report of this investigation has come out. It is being said that about 12 percent of the samples of spices tested did not meet the quality and safety standards. This information has come to light from the data obtained by Reuters.
by Hong Kong in April due to high levels of pesticides M.D.H. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India conducted investigations, sampling and testing of mixed spice blends after suspending the sale of some popular spice blends from the Indian Spice and Everest brands. The UK then tightened controls on all spice imports from India, while New Zealand, the US and Australia said they were investigating issues related to these brands.
MDH and Everest have said that their products are safe for consumption. Their spices are most popular in India which is the world’s largest exporter, producer and consumer of spices.
These spices are sold in Europe, Asia and North America. Data obtained under the Right to Information Act shows that out of 4,054 samples tested between May and early July, 474 did not meet quality and safety standards.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said in a statement that it did not have brand-wise details of the spices it tested, but it was taking necessary action against companies found not meeting quality and safety standards.
