According to the analysis report, extensive testing found no trace of ethylene oxide (ETO) in samples collected from several states.
The rigorous process of testing of ethylene oxide was carried out in NABL-accredited laboratories notified by FSSAI.
The food regulator also took samples of 300 spices from other brands for testing and found "no presence of EtO".
The testing process began after several countries started monitoring spicy products manufactured by Indian spice giants MDH and Everest over the alleged presence of a 'cancer-causing' agent. Food regulators in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand warned against using some of MDH and Everest products over the presence of ethylene oxide in Everest.
The level exceeds the permissible limits”.
The Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry had said that all consignments of spices will be accompanied by a clear analytical report for the ET issued by the Spices Board.
Both MDH and Everest have stated that their products are safe for consumption.
The rigorous process of testing of ethylene oxide was carried out in NABL-accredited laboratories notified by FSSAI.
The food regulator also took samples of 300 spices from other brands for testing and found "no presence of EtO".
The testing process began after several countries started monitoring spicy products manufactured by Indian spice giants MDH and Everest over the alleged presence of a 'cancer-causing' agent. Food regulators in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand warned against using some of MDH and Everest products over the presence of ethylene oxide in Everest.
The level exceeds the permissible limits”.
The Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry had said that all consignments of spices will be accompanied by a clear analytical report for the ET issued by the Spices Board.
Both MDH and Everest have stated that their products are safe for consumption.
