Indian masala fails quality test, 12 per cent contains copper

Last Updated on August 21, 2024 8:50 am

Indian spices are very popular all over the world. Their position is also at the top in terms of spice export in the world Their products are sold in Europe, Asia and North America. However, recently, questions have arisen about the quality of the country’s spices. This is because 12 percent of spice samples failed to meet quality and safety criteria in tests conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

The country’s government initiated the test after taking action against two popular brands of spices

Recently, the Food Safety and Quality Control Authority of India took the initiative to collect and test samples of various powdered spices In April, Hong Kong banned the sale of some powdered spices from two brands, MDH and Everest, due to high levels of pesticides. After that, Britain announced the imposition of strict control of all types of spices imported from India New Zealand, Australia and the United States also said to keep an eye on the matter In such a context, the authorities of India are shaking

However, MDH and Everest claim that their masala is safe Both these brands are quite popular in India for spice products

Data from the authorities’ tests conducted from May to early July was collected by Reuters under India’s Right to Information Act. Out of 4,54 samples, 474 failed to meet the required quality In this case, action is being taken against the companies involved, the Food Safety and Quality Control Authority told Reuters

According to Zeon Market Research, India’s domestic spice market is over $1 trillion India exported a record $4.46 billion worth of spices and spice products in the fiscal year ended last March.