May 02, 2024 11:01 pm | Updated May 03, 2024 08:31 pm ISTThe story so far: A crisis of confidence assails the Indian spice export industry. Which countries have flagged safety of Indian spices? The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has banned the use of ETO and earlier flagged ETO contamination in Indian spices. The Spices Board, tasked with developing, promoting and regulating the export of spices and spice products, operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The paradigm could further worsen if the European Union, which it states, “regularly rejects Indian spice consignments over quality issues”, follows suit.

Source: The Hindu May 03, 2024 15:22 UTC