• UGI USER
  • May 21, 2024
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SPICES BOARD INSPECTING MDH, EVEREST PLANTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.

Why in the news?

  • Spices Board conducts inspections at MDH, Everest to enhance compliance.
  • Ethylene oxide in spices prompts recalls due to health risks.
source:slideserve

About The Spices Board of India:

  • The Spices Board of India, established in 1987 under the Spices Board Act 1986, falls under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • It is headquartered in Kochi, known as the Spice Capital of the world.
  • The board oversees production and development of cardamom and promotes the export of 52 spices worldwide.
  • Acting as an international liaison, it connects Indian exporters with importers globally, engaging in diverse activities across the spices sector.
What is Ethylene oxide (EtO) ?

  • Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a colorless, flammable gas used for sterilizing medical devices.
  • It’s also employed industrially and in agriculture, and as a sterilizing agent in food products like spices.
  • Improper EtO use can lead to residue formation, potentially causing toxic and carcinogenic compounds.
  • Prolonged exposure to EtO is linked to cancers like lymphoma and leukemia.
  • Ethylene glycol, a byproduct, was found in cough syrups associated with child deaths in several countries.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/india-mandates-ethylene-oxide-testing-for-spice-exports-to-asia/