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Spice production hit as monsoon rains pummel Karnataka districts

Growers may be able to harvest only 25% of the pepper crop, while there will be a 50% fall in cardamom production and 30 to 40% in ginger production, according to Karnataka Growers Federation (KGF) president H T Mohankumar.

03 November 2024, 23:48 IST

Spice production hit as monsoon rains pummel Karnataka districts

Spice production hit as monsoon rains pummel Karnataka districts

Spice production hit as monsoon rains pummel Karnataka districts

03 November 2024, 23:48 IST

Indian spices not banned by Singapore, Hong Kong: Anupriya Patel in Rajya Sabha

As part of its import surveillance, the Singapore Food Agency placed the consignments of spices from the associated brands under Hold-and-Test regime for a period of one month.

06 August 2024, 11:10 IST

Indian spices not banned by Singapore, Hong Kong: Anupriya Patel in Rajya Sabha

Indian spices not banned by Singapore, Hong Kong: Anupriya Patel in Rajya Sabha

Indian spices not banned by Singapore, Hong Kong: Anupriya Patel in Rajya Sabha

06 August 2024, 11:10 IST

Govt working with spice makers to ensure EtO norm compliance; asks Everest to take corrective action

In view of the reports on the recall of two Indian spice brands' -- MDH and Everest -- products in Singapore and Hong Kong due to the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO) residue in certain spices, the government has conducted these tests on the presence of this carcinogenic chemical.

20 May 2024, 16:58 IST

Govt working with spice makers to ensure EtO norm compliance; asks Everest to take corrective action

Govt working with spice makers to ensure EtO norm compliance; asks Everest to take corrective action

Govt working with spice makers to ensure EtO norm compliance; asks Everest to take corrective action

20 May 2024, 16:58 IST

UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination allegations

Britain's food watchdog has applied extra control measures on all spice imports from India, it said on Wednesday, becoming the first to ramp up scrutiny of all Indian spices after contamination allegations against two brands sparked concerns among global food regulators.

16 May 2024, 09:05 IST

UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination allegations

UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination allegations

UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination allegations

16 May 2024, 09:05 IST

Why India struggles to keep its food safe

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India denounced as 'false and malicious' news reports that linked the spice scandal to a recent 10-fold relaxation on maximum permissible limits of pesticide residue.

13 May 2024, 04:29 IST

Why India struggles to keep its food safe

Why India struggles to keep its food safe

Why India struggles to keep its food safe

13 May 2024, 04:29 IST

FSSAI likely to ask big manufacturers to test every batch of spices: Report

FSSAI had said that it would carry out random testing of spices and culinary herbs this year along with four other types of food products.

12 May 2024, 09:24 IST

FSSAI likely to ask big manufacturers to test every batch of spices: Report

FSSAI likely to ask big manufacturers to test every batch of spices: Report

FSSAI likely to ask big manufacturers to test every batch of spices: Report

12 May 2024, 09:24 IST

Spice with a pinch of caution: Laxity in domestic food regulation

Loopholes and opacities in India’s food regulation raise questions on the safety of food and put consumers at risk

11 May 2024, 19:31 IST

Spice with a pinch of caution: Laxity in domestic food regulation

Spice with a pinch of caution: Laxity in domestic food regulation

Spice with a pinch of caution: Laxity in domestic food regulation

11 May 2024, 19:31 IST

India adopts stringent norms for maximum pesticide residues limit in food items: Government

The clarification comes amid a ban imposed by the Hong Kong food regulator on certain spice mix of two leading Indian brands MDH and Everest on alleged presence of pesticide Ethylene Oxide in their samples. The Singapore food regulator too ordered a recall of one spice product of the Everest brand.

05 May 2024, 09:22 IST

India adopts stringent norms for maximum pesticide residues limit in food items: Government

India adopts stringent norms for maximum pesticide residues limit in food items: Government

India adopts stringent norms for maximum pesticide residues limit in food items: Government

05 May 2024, 09:22 IST

FSSAI widens spices crackdown with nationwide checks on all manufacturers

Hong Kong last month suspended sales of three spice blends made by India's MDH and an Everest spice mix for fish curry. Singapore ordered a recall of the same Everest mix as well, flagging high levels of ethylene oxide, which is unfit for human consumption and a cancer risk with long exposure.

02 May 2024, 08:01 IST

FSSAI widens spices crackdown with nationwide checks on all manufacturers

FSSAI widens spices crackdown with nationwide checks on all manufacturers

FSSAI widens spices crackdown with nationwide checks on all manufacturers

02 May 2024, 08:01 IST

FSSAI to carry out 'random testing' after import bans on Indian spice brands

'Surveillance is planned in 2024-25 for fruit and vegetables, salmonella in fish products, spice and culinary herbs, fortified rice and milk and milk products,' the FSSAI said in a statement released by the Union Health Ministry.

29 April 2024, 16:25 IST

FSSAI to carry out 'random testing' after import bans on Indian spice brands

FSSAI to carry out 'random testing' after import bans on Indian spice brands

FSSAI to carry out 'random testing' after import bans on Indian spice brands

29 April 2024, 16:25 IST