Spices maker MDH says its merchandise secure for consumption, acquired no communication from Hong Kong or Singapore

Spices firm MDH Group stated its merchandise are secure for consumption and that it doesn’t use ethylene oxide (ETO) at any stage of storing, processing or packing of its spices. The corporate additionally stated that it has not acquired any communication from the regulatory authorities of Hong Kong or Singapore.

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Earlier this month, Hong Kong’s meals security regulator suspended sale of three of the corporate’s spice merchandise over alleged presence of ethylene oxide (ETO). It has additionally suspended sale of 1 product of name Everest. This was adopted by Singapore meals regulator recalling one Everest product.

In a press release, MDH Group stated that claims of alleged presence of ETO in its merchandise are “unfaithful and lack any substantial proof.” “We reassure our consumers and shoppers that we don’t use ethylene oxide at any stage of storing, processing, or packing our spices,” MDH added. It added that its 105-year previous legacy of offering high-quality spices “emphasises its dedication in sustaining the belief” of its clients.

The corporate stated it reassures its shoppers that MDH “abides by well being and security requirements, each domestically and internationally.” “ MDH tagline “ Asli Masale Sach Sach, MDH MDH” and “Actual Spices of India” mirror the corporate’s real dedication to offer genuine, high-quality spices to their clients,” it added.

Necessary testing

Following the recall of some spice merchandise initiated by Hong Kong and Singapore, the Meals Security and Requirements Authority of India has launched a sampling and testing drive of spice merchandise of key manufacturers together with MDH and Everest in India.

Spices Board of India has sought technical particulars from authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore concerning this recall. It has additionally initated obligatory testing of ETO for spices consignments sure for Hong Kong and Singapore and different nations. Necessary testing of spices for ETO is already in place for exports to the EU and the UK.

In the meantime, MDH claimed that FSSAI and Spice Board of India haven’t acquired any communication or take a look at stories from Hong Kong and Singapore. This reinforces that allegations towards MDH are baseless, unsubstantiated, and never backed by any concrete proof, the assertion stated.

Earlier, Everest Meals Merchandise Pvt Ltd had additionally stated that its merchandise are secure for consumption and endure stringent high quality checks.