The Spices Board of India is conducting comprehensive tests on each spice sample from the two companies and inspecting their production facilities
Read MoreIn a statement on Friday, FISS Chairman Ashwin Nayak clarified the nature of EtO
Read MoreTo ensure the quality of spices, now the spice board has made it mandatory to sample and test for EtO residues for all spice shipments to Singapore and Hong Kong from 7 May 2024
Read MoreDiscussions within FSSAI suggest a plan to enforce batch testing specifically for major spice manufacturers, excluding smaller vendors who typically process spices in smaller quantities for local consumption
Read MoreWhile this adjustment purportedly stems from various representations made to the FSSAI, reactions to the decision have been mixed
Read MoreFSSAI has directed officials to conduct thorough inspections, sampling, and testing at all spice manufacturing facilities, with a focus on those producing curry powders and mixed spice blends
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