SPICES BOARD

UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination allegations

Hong Kong last month suspended sales of three spice blends produced by MDH and one by Everest, saying they contained high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide ethylene oxide.

Before global scrutiny, Indian spice maker MDH faced many US rejections
Spices Board formulates comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ETO contamination
India has made ETO testing mandatory for export of all spices to Singapore and Hong Kong
India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination
Piyush Goyal urges spice industry to explore new markets to reach $10 billion exports by 2030
Commerce ministry may engage with Niti Aayog to rework draft bills on tea, coffee, 3 others
mjunction ties up with Spices Board for B2B online cardamom platform
Aspire to double spices exports to USD 10 bn in 5 yrs; focus on quality: Goyal

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