Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:23am on 17 May 2024,Friday India Global
Nepal has banned the consumption and sale of spices produced by Indian brands Everest and MDH due to traces of harmful chemicals. The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control is testing the spices for ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing pesticide. The ban will remain in place until test results are final. This follows similar concerns in Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the US, and Australia. Ethylene oxide is a known human carcinogen, and its use for food sterilization has been phased out in several countries. The ban affects popular spice brands exported to multiple countries, including the Middle East.
