- The European Food Safety Authority found ethylene oxide levels above the maximum residue level in 47 out of 2026 food samples, including spices and dried beans from India.
- Organically labeled products from India were also found to contain non-approved substances, prompting the EFSA to recommend further investigations and wider analytical scopes.
- Dr. Pranav Honnavara Srinivasan highlights the carcinogenic risks of ethylene oxide used in food processing and urges for stringent monitoring and safer alternatives.
EU report reveals cancer-causing pesticide in Indian exports, including organic products
