FSSAI pushes for mandatory testing of all spice brands; Spices Board also steps up action
safefoodmitra.com · 2024-05-03 10:22:56
This comes after a probe into alleged violation of norms in branded spices. FSSAI is already taking samples of spices from all brands to check compliance with its norms. The number of samples analyzed by FSSAI has substantially increased over the years, showing efforts to enforce food safety regulations. Non-compliance can lead to penalties under the FSS Act, including fines and imprisonment.
New Delhi | Pune: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide testing of the spices of all brands. This after Singapore and Hong Kong suspended the sale of some spice blends of two top-selling brands - MDH and Everest - citing high levels of ethylene oxide (ETO), a pesticide which is unfit for human consumption and a cancer risk with long exposure.