Some spices from Indian spice companies Everest and MDH have been banned in Singapore. An order has also been given to withdraw these spices from the market, and along with this people and sellers have been warned. After this ban, the Government of India has ordered to check the quality of these spices. Besides, an order has also been given to test the spices of other companies sold in the country.

what is the matter 

A source said that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has started taking samples of spices of all brands including MDH and Everest from across the country after the action on the spices of the Indian company in Singapore and Hong Kong. 

The source told the agency, 'Given the current situation, FSSAI is taking samples of spices of all brands including MDH and Everest from the market to check whether they meet the FSSAI norms or not.'

He said that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) does not control the quality of exported spices.

Why did the controversy happen?

Meanwhile, the Spices Board of India is investigating the ban imposed by Hong Kong and Singapore on the sale of four mixed spice products of Indian brands MDH and Everest. It has been claimed that these spices contain the pesticide 'ethylene oxide' over the acceptable limit.

What is 'ethylene oxide'

'Ethylene oxide' is an odorless chemical that has been used in food products for some time. Its excessive quantity is very harmful for the human toy and can also cause dangerous diseases like cancer.

Hong Kong's Center for Food Safety (CFS) has asked consumers not to buy these products and traders not to sell them, while the Singapore Food Agency has directed them to recall such spices.