MDH-Everest Masala: Problems of Indian spice brands MDH and Everest may increase. It is being told that after some spices were banned in Singapore and Hong Kong due to quality concerns, the Spices Board said that it will start mandatory testing of such consignments sent to both the countries. The board, which comes under the Commerce Ministry, also said it will work with exporters to find out the root cause and suggest corrective measures. The Spices Board said intensive inspections are underway to ensure compliance with standards.
what is the matter
Hong Kong’s food safety regulator Center for Food Safety (CFS) had said in a statement on April 5 that it had found pesticide ‘ethylene oxide’ in excess of the permissible limits in samples of a variety of canned spice products of two Indian brands. CFS has asked consumers not to purchase these products. In view of the CFS order, the Singapore Food Agency had ordered the recall of the products. The products that have been banned include Everest Fish Curry Masala, MDH Madras Curry Powder (spice mix for Madras Curry), MDH Sambar Masala Mixed Spice Powder, and MDH Curry Powder Mixed Spice Powder.
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Everest masala clarified
According to media reports, Everest has given a statement on the detection of chemicals in spices. On behalf of the company, it has been said that Everest is a 50 year old reputed brand. The company prepares all the products after strict testing. Then it is exported. We strictly follow cleanliness and food safety standards. Everest products are approved by Indian Spice Board and FSSAI. Before export of any spice, it has to undergo inspection by the Spice Board of India. However, the company is waiting for official information in the matter. Everest’s quality team will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
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