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MDH and Everest: Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
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MDH and Everest: Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns

So are Indian spices safe? The federal government has instructed all state governments to conduct quality tests. The Spices Board – which has five quality evaluation labs – has issued guidelines to exporters to check for use of ethylene oxide. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is also testing samples. India’s health...

‘Corrupt ship inspectors demand our food and cargo’
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‘Corrupt ship inspectors demand our food and cargo’

Seafarers have told the BBC port officials routinely demand cash, cigarettes, food and drink as bribes before allowing ships through. So-called “gratuities” are against international anti-corruption laws. But the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network said it received 5,183 reports in 2023. The International Association of Ports and Harbours is working to tackle it. Ex-captain Stephen Gudgeon said...