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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Inside the spice bowl: Addressing contamination concerns in Indian exports
Description: In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Amiti Sen talks to with Mohit Singla, Chairman at Trade Promotion Council of India about the recent concerns surrounding the quality and safety of Indian spices following recalls by Hong Kong and Singapore due to ethylene oxide (ETO) contamination. ETO is used as a sterilising agent in spices but is considered carcinogenic if present beyond certain limits. This incident has sparked increased scrutiny from other countries like the US, Australia, and New Zealand, prompting significant discussions within the industry. Singla provides a comprehensive analys...