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Nearly 12% of Indian-tested spices fail FSSAI quality and safety standards: Report

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-18T17:17:46.671600+05:30

- Close to 12% of Indian-tested spices failed to meet FSSAI quality and safety standards, according to a Reuters report. - The FSSAI data revealed that 474 out of 4,054 samples tested between May and early July did not meet the required parameters. - The regulator is taking necessary actions against the companies involved, though specific brands were not disclosed. - Popular brands like MDH and Everest, which export globally, claim their products are safe despite recent scrutiny. - The United Kingdom, New Zealand, the United States, and Australia are tightening controls on Indian spice imports due to contamination concerns. Source: [Live Mint ](https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/nearly-12-of-indian-tested-spices-fail-fssai-quality-and-safety-standards-report-11723970371890.html)

Close to 12% of Indian-tested spices failed to meet FSSAI quality and safety standards, according to a Reuters report.
The FSSAI data revealed that 474 out of 4,054 samples tested between May and early July did not meet the required parameters.
The regulator is taking necessary actions against the companies involved, though specific brands were not disclosed.
Popular brands like MDH and Everest, which export globally, claim their products are safe despite recent scrutiny.
The United Kingdom, New Zealand, the United States, and Australia are tightening controls on Indian spice imports due to contamination concerns.

Source: Live Mint