Everest refutes reports of ban in Singapore, Hong Kong over cancer-causing ingredient
Everest, a prominent Indian spice brand, denied allegations that certain of its goods were prohibited in Singapore and Hong Kong due to concerns expressed by food regulators about a potentially cancer-causing component in some of Everest's and MDH's products.Everest has refuted rumours that its goods are prohibited in Hong Kong and Singapore. In response to concerns expressed by food authorities in both regions, the Indian government has mandated the collecting of spice samples from all manufacturing plants. Food officials in Singapore and Hong Kong issued warnings after ethylene oxide, a carcinogen, was discovered in some MDH and Everest products. In India, ethylene oxide is prohibited in food products, and the government has placed a strong emphasis on combating dangerous ingredients found in Indian spices.