FSSAI Bans Everest and Laljee Godhoo From Selling Substandard Hing Powder

India’s food safety regulator has prohibited Everest and Laljee Godhoo from selling hing powder after laboratory tests revealed the products failed to meet mandated quality standards. The ban specifically targets compounded asafoetida distributed by the two major spice manufacturers.

29 Aug, 12:56 — 29 Aug, 21:21

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Asafoetida is a dietary staple across India, making this ban directly relevant to millions of households and commercial food businesses. The action underscores FSSAI’s intensified enforcement against adulteration and quality lapses in the packaged spice sector. Consumers rely on such regulatory interventions to maintain trust in everyday food supplies.

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FSSAI ordered an immediate ban on compounded asafoetida (hing) powder
Brands Everest and Laljee Godhoo were cited for producing sub-standard products
The prohibition applies specifically to compounded hing variants

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FSSAI has prohibited the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing) powder by Everest and Laljee Godhoo

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The regulatory ban took immediate effect upon announcement

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Products failed to meet prescribed quality standards

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

FSSAI bans Everest, LG from selling hing

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued prohibition orders against two spice companies. Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo and Company faced these orders for non-compliance issues. Samples of compounded asafoetida and hing powder did not meet alcohol-soluble extract requirements. Earlier reviews also found violations in other masala products from Everest. These actions highlight ongoing food safety scrutiny within the Indian market.

By ANUJA JAISWAL

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ndtvMostly Factual9h ago