NEW DELHI: MDH, a number one spice model, on Saturday assured customers that its merchandise are 100 per cent secure and rejected the allegations of the presence of sure pesticides in some merchandise by Hong Kong and Singapore meals regulators. Earlier this month, Hong Kong’s Heart for Meals Security (CFS) stated that samples of a number of sorts of pre-packaged spice-mix merchandise of two Indian manufacturers MDH and Everest had been discovered to comprise a pesticide ethylene oxide.
The CFS requested customers to not purchase and merchants to not promote MDH’s Madras Curry Powder (spice mix for Madras curry), Everest Fish Curry Masala, MDH Sambhar Masala Combined Masala Powder, and MDH Curry Powder Combined Masala Powder.
In a press release, MDH stated it has not obtained any communications from Hong Kong and Singapore meals security regulators.
In reference to the alleged presence of ETO (ethylene oxide) in a few of its merchandise, MDH stated that “these claims are unfaithful and lack any substantiating proof”.
“Moreover, we wish to assert that MDH has not obtained any communication from regulatory authorities of Singapore or Hong Kong.”
MDH acknowledged that the Spice Board of India and meals regulator FSSAI haven’t obtained any communication or take a look at studies from Hong Kong or Singapore authorities concerning this matter.
“This reinforces the truth that the allegations towards MDH are baseless, unsubstantiated, and never backed by any concrete proof,” the assertion stated.
“MDH reassures its patrons and clients concerning the security and high quality of all its merchandise.
“We reassure our patrons and customers that we don’t use Ethylene Oxide (ETO) at any stage of storing, processing, or packing our spices,” the assertion stated.
The corporate additionally stated it abides by well being and security requirements, each domestically and internationally.
“MDH tagline, ‘Asli Masale Sach Sach, MDH MDH’ and ‘Actual Spices of India’ replicate our real dedication to offering genuine, high-quality spices to clients,” the corporate stated.
After Hong Kong’s directive, the Singapore Meals Company (SFA) additionally ordered a recall of imported ‘Everest Fish Curry Masala’.
India is the world’s largest producer, shopper and exporter of spices.
In 2022-23, the nation exported spices price practically Rs 32,000 crore. Chilli, cumin, spice oil and oleoresins, turmeric, curry powder and cardamom are main spices exported.



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