Ethylene Oxide in Food: FISS Chairman Ashwin Nayak Addresses Concerns Raised About Excessive Use of EO in Indian Spices, Says 'It Has No Harm to Humans' (Watch Video)
Addressing concerns over the excessive use of ethylene oxide in spices, FISS Chairman Ashwin Nayak emphasised its safety, stating that it poses no harm to humans.
Addressing concerns over excessive ethylene oxide (EO) use in Indian spices, FISS Chairman Ashwin Nayak reassured the public, stating, "It has no harm to humans." Speaking at a spice stakeholder meeting in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Friday, May 17, Nayak highlighted the importance of EO treatment for controlling microbiological parameters. He notes that while some Indian spice brands exceeded permissible EO levels, such treatment is common internationally, with the USA treating 80-90 per cent of its spices, reinforcing its effectiveness in ensuring food safety. What Is Ethylene Oxide? Which Cancers Are Associated With Exposure to Ethylene Oxide? Know Health Risks and Side Effects of the Gas Used for Sterilisation of Spices.
Ethylene Oxide Poses No Harm to Humans
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: On the Indian spice stakeholders meeting, FISS Chairman Ashwin Nayak says, "Recently, samples from India's two big brands were taken. It contains more (ethyl oxide) than the allowed amount. Hence, it is affecting the export (of spices) from India...… pic.twitter.com/JQTB5BvhbK
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