Nearly 12% of Indian-tested spices fail FSSAI quality and safety standards: Report

• Close to 12% of Indian-tested spices failed to meet FSSAI quality and safety standards, according to a Reuters report.
• The FSSAI data revealed that 474 out of 4,054 samples tested between May and early July did not meet the required parameters.
• The regulator is taking necessary actions against the companies involved, though specific brands were not disclosed.
• Popular brands like MDH and Everest, which export globally, claim their products are safe despite recent scrutiny.
• The United Kingdom, New Zealand, the United States, and Australia are tightening controls on Indian spice imports due to contamination concerns.

Source: Live Mint