Centre for Food Safety

Everest Spice Brand Clarifies: “Not Banned, Only 1 Product Recalled In Singapore” Amidst Controversy

New Delhi-based spice brand Everest has dismissed reports suggesting a ban on its products in Singapore and Hong Kong following concerns raised by food regulators over the presence of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, in certain Indian spice brands, including Everest and MDH. A spokesperson for Everest clarified that the...

Singapore Recalls Everest Fish Curry Masala Due to Elevated Pesticide Levels

Singapore has initiated a recall of Everest Fish Curry Masala, a popular spice product imported from India, following concerns over elevated levels of ethylene oxide, a pesticide considered unsuitable for human consumption when present in spice blends above permissible limits. This action was prompted by a notification from the Centre...