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FSSAI bans sale of some Everest hing products

4 sourcesUpdated 29 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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FSSAI temporarily banned the sale of hing manufactured by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo.

Lab tests found the products substandard, with problems in alcohol-soluble extract.

The regulator also said some samples contained excess starch.

FSSAI noted non-compliance in three other Everest spice products, but their sales were not prohibited.

Why it mattersThe regulator's action could affect consumer trust, product availability, and future compliance standards across packaged spices.
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The reporting broadly agrees that FSSAI acted after laboratory testing found non-compliance in hing products linked to Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo. It also agrees that three additional Everest spice products were flagged, though not banned from sale.

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What remains open is how the companies respond to FSSAI’s instructions and whether the flagged products are brought into compliance. The reporting does not settle any broader questions beyond the testing failures described by the regulator.

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FSSAI has temporarily banned the sale of some Everest and Laljee Godhoo hing products after laboratory tests found them substandard. The reporting says the samples failed required standards for alcohol-soluble extract and had excess starch. It also says the regulator found non-compliance in three other Everest spice products, while stopping short of banning those sales. One account links the action to a consumer complaint and to broader proposals for front-of-pack warning labels.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: India Today, Oneindia
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India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

FSSAI cracks down on Everest: Hing banned, 3 masalas found non-compliant

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has temporarily banned the sale of hing manufactured by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo after laboratory tests revealed the products were substandard. FSSAI reported that samples failed to meet the required percentage of alcohol-soluble extract and contained excessive starch. Additionally, the regulator detected non-compliance in three other Everest spice products, though their sales were not prohibited. The action follows consumer complaints and coincides with FSSAI's proposals for front-of-pack warning labels.

Oneindia Neutral framing Reported

FSSAI Cracks Down On Everest, Laljee Godhoo Hing Over Substandard Quality

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has prohibited the sale of compounded hing made by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo following laboratory tests that showed deficiencies in alcohol-soluble extract. The regulator instructed both companies to explain the issues, submit action plans, and recall substandard products until they comply with food laws. FSSAI initiated the surveillance after receiving a consumer complaint and also noted non-compliance in three additional Everest spice products.

theweek.in Neutral framing Reported

FSSAI cracks down on Everest, Laljee Godhoo; prohibits sale of hing powder

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued prohibition orders stopping Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo from selling their compounded asafoetida products due to quality test failures. According to the regulator, samples showed alarmingly low alcoholic extract levels and adulteration with excess starch exceeding permissible limits. FSSAI directed both companies to submit action plans to rectify the malpractices and ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act.