It has made it mandatory for all spice consignments bound for Singapore and Hong Kong to undergo sampling and testing of their products.
Indian spices. (Creative Commons)
The Spices Board of India said on Wednesday, 1 May, that it served notices to MDH and Everest emphasising the critical importance of preventing ethylene oxide (ETO) contamination throughout their procurement, processing, and export processes. It has made it mandatory for all spice consignments bound for Singapore and Hong Kong to undergo sampling and testing of their products.