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MDH says its products are protected; rejects pesticide allegation

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NEW DELHI: MDH, a number one spice model, on Saturday assured shoppers that its products are 100 per cent protected and rejected the allegations of the presence of sure pesticides in some products by Hong Kong and Singapore meals regulators. Earlier this month, Hong Kong’s Center for Food Safety (CFS) stated that samples of a number of sorts of pre-packaged spice-mix products of two Indian manufacturers MDH and Everest had been discovered to comprise a pesticide ethylene oxide.
The CFS requested shoppers 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 Mixed Masala Powder, and MDH Curry Powder Mixed Masala Powder.
In an announcement, MDH stated it has not acquired 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 products, MDH stated that “these claims are untrue and lack any substantiating evidence”.
“Additionally, we would like to assert that MDH has not received any communication from regulatory authorities of Singapore or Hong Kong.”
MDH said that the Spice Board of India and meals regulator FSSAI haven’t acquired any communication or take a look at experiences from Hong Kong or Singapore authorities concerning this matter.
“This reinforces the fact that the allegations against MDH are baseless, unsubstantiated, and not backed by any concrete evidence,” the assertion stated.
“MDH reassures its buyers and customers about the safety and quality of all its products.
“We reassure our consumers and shoppers that we don’t use Ethylene Oxide (ETO) at any stage of storing, processing, or packing our spices,” the statement said.
The company also said it abides by health and safety standards, both domestically and internationally.
“MDH tagline, ‘Asli Masale Sach Sach, MDH MDH’ and ‘Real Spices of India’ replicate our real dedication to offering genuine, high-quality spices to prospects,” the corporate stated.
After Hong Kong’s directive, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) additionally ordered a recall of imported ‘Everest Fish Curry Masala’.
India is the world’s largest producer, client 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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