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After Singapore, Hong Kong also bans sale of Indian spice brands Everest, MDH over pesticide concerns

Hong Kong has followed Singapore in banning popular Indian spice brands Everest Food Products Pvt and MDH Pvt due to the presence of carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in spice mixes.
Hong Kong's Centre For Food Safety discovered ethylene oxide in three MDH spice mixes and pesticides in Everest's Fish Curry Masala.
Ethylene oxide, a Group 1 carcinogen, was found in the spices, leading to concerns over potential health risks, including an increased risk of breast cancer.

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The Hindu

Ban on MDH, Everest masala | India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong

The commerce ministry has also directed Indian embassies in both Singapore and Hong Kong to send a detailed report on the matter.

12 days ago·India

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NDTV

Ban On MDH, Everest Masala: India Seeks Details From Singapore, Hong Kong Food Regulators

India, the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices, has sought details from food safety regulators of Singapore and Hong Kong, which has banned certain spices of Indian brands MDH and Everest due to quality concerns. The commerce ministry has also directed Indian embassies in both Singapore and Hong Kong to send a detailed report on the matter. The ministry has also sought details from the Indian firms - MDH and Everest, whose …

12 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Food safety regulator to test MDH, Everest spices: Report

The govt's move comes after Hong Kong banned the sale of the two brands in the country - MDH and Everest - for allegedly containing a cancer-causing pesticide.

12 days ago·New Delhi, India

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WION

After Singapore, Hong Kong also bans sale of Indian spice brands Everest, MDH over pesticide concerns

After Singapore, Hong Kong has emerged as the second country to place a ban on the sale of popular Indian spice brands - Everest Food Products Pvt and MDH Pvt - after alleging that carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide has been found in several of its spice mixes. Last week, a similar step was taken by Singapore which alleged that samples of Everest spices when tested were found to contain ethylene oxide beyond permissible limits.

13 days ago·Noida, India

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ABP News

The Government of India, in its Ban To Action on MDH and Everest, has asked Singapore

Ban On Indian Spices: The Government has come into action on the banning of two Indian spices brands, MDH and Everest's, in Singapore and Hong Kong. The Government of India has asked the food safety regulators in Singapore and Hong Kong for information on the matter. The Central Ministry of Commerce has also asked the Indian embassies in Singapore and Hong Kong to send a report on the matter. The Ministry has directed in the report the sending o…

12 days ago·India

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India Today

After Singapore, Hong Kong bans Everest, MDH spices. Here’s why

Hong Kong has banned the sale four spice products from popular Indian brands MDH and Everest after finding they contained a cancer-causing chemical.

13 days ago·India

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Ban on MDH, Everest masala | India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong

Ban on MDH, Everest masala | India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong

Ban On MDH, Everest Masala: India Seeks Details From Singapore, Hong Kong Food Regulators

Ban On MDH, Everest Masala: India Seeks Details From Singapore, Hong Kong Food Regulators

Food safety regulator to test MDH, Everest spices: Report

Food safety regulator to test MDH, Everest spices: Report

After Singapore, Hong Kong also bans sale of Indian spice brands Everest, MDH over pesticide concerns

After Singapore, Hong Kong also bans sale of Indian spice brands Everest, MDH over pesticide concerns

The Government of India, in its Ban To Action on MDH and Everest, has asked Singapore

The Government of India, in its Ban To Action on MDH and Everest, has asked Singapore

After Singapore, Hong Kong bans Everest, MDH spices. Here’s why

After Singapore, Hong Kong bans Everest, MDH spices. Here’s why

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