Spices company MDH Group affirmed the safety of its products, stating that it abstains from using ethylene oxide (ETO) in any stage of spice storage, processing, or packaging. Additionally, the company emphasized that it has not received any communication from regulatory authorities in Hong Kong or Singapore concerning its products.
Earlier this month, the food safety regulator in Hong Kong suspended the sale of three spice products from the company due to alleged traces of ethylene oxide (ETO). Additionally, one product under the Everest brand was also suspended from sale. Subsequently, the Singaporean food regulator initiated a recall of one Everest product.
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MDH Group stated in a release that the allegations regarding the presence of ethylene oxide (ETO) in its products are “unfounded and lack substantial evidence.” The company reassured its customers that it does not utilize ethylene oxide at any point during the storage, processing, or packaging of its spices. Furthermore, MDH emphasized its 105-year legacy of delivering premium-quality spices, underscoring its commitment to upholding the trust of its clientele.
The company underscored its commitment to upholding health and safety standards, both domestically and internationally, assuring consumers of MDH’s adherence to quality. It further noted that MDH’s tagline “Asli Masale Sach Sach, MDH MDH” and “Real Spices of India” epitomize the company’s dedication to delivering authentic, premium-quality spices to its customers.
After Hong Kong and Singapore initiated recalls of certain spice products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated a sampling and testing campaign for spice products from major brands, including MDH and Everest, within India.
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The Spices Board of India has requested technical information from authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore regarding the recall. Additionally, it has commenced compulsory testing for ethylene oxide (ETO) in spice shipments bound for Hong Kong, Singapore, and other nations. Such mandatory ETO testing for spices is already enforced for exports to the EU and the UK.
In the meantime, MDH asserted that neither the FSSAI nor the Spices Board of India has received any communication or test reports from Hong Kong and Singapore. The statement further emphasized that these facts reinforce the baseless and unsubstantiated nature of the allegations against MDH, which lack concrete evidence.
Earlier, Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd had also affirmed that its products are safe for consumption and undergo rigorous quality checks.
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