The Indian National Food Safety Regulator ordered the forcing blitz to produce spice throughout the country, in moving to combat falsification and protection of public health. Specifically, the drive will focus on black pepper, cardamom, chili, cinnamon, coriander, cumin and turmeric, all key ingredients in Indian recipes.
The Food Safety and Standards Action (FSSAI) focuses on the key part of the Indian food economy, while the domestic spice market is over $ 20 billion in 2024. The monthly ride, which is due to start 1 October, comes when the country enters its top festive season and leads to previous supervision, which found that wide -range posts with unfinished and safety standards.
The pressure on stricter control is considered to be a necessary and strategic effort to protect the global reputation of India as the main exporter of spices. This reputation has recently been deepened by international control, including a high -ranking withdrawal of Indian spice products in Singapore last year due to the presence of ethylenoxide, known carcinogen.
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Call to action
FSSAI communication on 17 September outlines the scope of operation. The Directive sent to Commissioners on Food Safety across all states and the territories of the trade unions, orders inspection and sampling to restrict the production units “to check the resource”.
FSSAI ordered all samples drawn during the drive must be sent to accredited laboratories with a full range for testing all prescribed parameters. The consolidated report on the findings is due until November 20, which emphasizes the urgency and severity of the intervention.
FSSAI spokesman did not answer questions. Companies such as Tata Sampann, Catch, Zoff Foods and Somaiya Foods refused to express themselves while MTR Foods, Nirappar, Galai spice and Brahmins did not answer questions.
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Stakes
For the government, the pursuit of dual efforts to protect their citizens and its economic interests.
According to medical experts, consumption of falsified spices can lead to serious health problems. Dr. Pavan Hanchanale, a consultant in the field of gastroenterology and liver transplantation in Jupiter Hospital in Pune, emphasized the risks associated with chemical adultery, such as ethylenoxide, which may increase the risk of cancer and damage to DNA and nervous system.
“While the spice is the core of Indian cuisine and traditions, growing health concerns about their quality and contamination represent serious health risks,” Dr. Hanchanale. He emphasized the need for “strict quality control at each stage of the process directly from the production until they reach the end user”.
An official who is familiar with this matter said that the FSSAI intervention is essential for “adherence to food safety standards in the country and protection of his reputation of the leading global exporter of spices”. The official stressed that a strong domestic market with high -quality standards is essential for “restoring confidence in international markets and preventing future downloads that can damage the income of India”. This step is also considered a necessary step towards the long -term sustainability of this industry. The aim of “dishonest manufacturers” is to eliminate “dishonest manufacturers” to “create more levels” and benefit all real manufacturers.
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Predecessor
The coercive measures are a direct consequence of the national supervision of the FSSAI in the amount of FSSAI in November 2024 and February 2025. The supervision revealed a number of unsatisfactory products, especially in terms of quality parameters, microbial numbers and accuracy. The Singapore incident also increased pressure on the Indian authorities.
The coercive drive refers to the significant pressure of the Indian regulatory authorities to ensure the safety and authenticity of one of the most famous products in the country and send a strong report to domestic manufacturers and international markets regarding its quality obligation. The results of the unit will provide a clear picture of the extent of the problem and the effectiveness of the FSSAI intervention.
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