Last month, food regulators in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia again warned against using some of MDH and Everest's products over the presence of ethylene oxide at "levels exceeding permissible limits".
According to reports, now New Zealand food security has also joined their concerns.
"We are aware of the issue. Since MDH and Everest spices are also available in New Zealand, we are looking into it," said Vincent Arbuckle, deputy director general of New Zealand Food Safety, a government body in the Ministry of Prime Industry. He was quoted as saying in local media.Ethylene oxide can increase the risk of breast cancer, as well as cause damage to DNA, the brain and the nervous system.
Although some countries still use ethylene oxide, a 2001 study in New Zealand found that "ethylene oxide residues in spices do not represent a significant risk to human health at low concentrations," Arbuckle told Radio New Zealand. Said in a report. (RNZ).
Last month, the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry had issued a statement saying that as a proactive measure to address concerns regarding ethylene oxide (ETO) contamination in spice products, “The Spices Board, I Have consulted with the industry.” It was decided to introduce mandatory ET testing in spice consignments exported to Singapore and Hong Kong.It said that all spice consignments, including ready-to-eat products bound for Singapore and Hong Kong, will also be accompanied by a clear analytical report for ETO issued by the Spices Board.
According to earlier reports, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was monitoring the Indian spice recall.
Both MDH and Everest have stated that their products are safe for consumption.
According to reports, now New Zealand food security has also joined their concerns.
"We are aware of the issue. Since MDH and Everest spices are also available in New Zealand, we are looking into it," said Vincent Arbuckle, deputy director general of New Zealand Food Safety, a government body in the Ministry of Prime Industry. He was quoted as saying in local media.Ethylene oxide can increase the risk of breast cancer, as well as cause damage to DNA, the brain and the nervous system.
Although some countries still use ethylene oxide, a 2001 study in New Zealand found that "ethylene oxide residues in spices do not represent a significant risk to human health at low concentrations," Arbuckle told Radio New Zealand. Said in a report. (RNZ).
Last month, the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry had issued a statement saying that as a proactive measure to address concerns regarding ethylene oxide (ETO) contamination in spice products, “The Spices Board, I Have consulted with the industry.” It was decided to introduce mandatory ET testing in spice consignments exported to Singapore and Hong Kong.It said that all spice consignments, including ready-to-eat products bound for Singapore and Hong Kong, will also be accompanied by a clear analytical report for ETO issued by the Spices Board.
According to earlier reports, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was monitoring the Indian spice recall.
Both MDH and Everest have stated that their products are safe for consumption.
