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Ethylene Oxide Contamination
April 27 , 2024
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- Singapore and Hong Kong imposed a ban on certain spices exported by Indian brands MDH and Everest.
- They have alleged the presence of ethylene oxide (ETO) in certain spices exported by the two companies.
- The Indian government said that it will carry out the mandatory testing for ETO contamination in its spice exports to Singapore and Hong Kong.
- ETO is a pesticide classified as a carcinogen.
- Ethylene oxide is a chemical compound with the formula C2H4O.
- It is a flammable, colourless gas with a sweet odour at room temperature.
- It is an effective sterilising agent due to its ability to damage DNA.
- Types of cancer that are most frequently linked to exposure to ethylene oxide are lymphoma, leukaemia, and breast cancer.
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