Economy
FSSAI Bans Everest and Laljee Godhoo Hing Over Quality Violations
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THE BRIEF
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) powder from Everest and Laljee Godhoo due to sub-standard quality findings.
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The regulatory action, announced on August 29, 2026, follows laboratory tests that identified the products as misbranded and non-compliant with national food safety standards.
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Both companies have been ordered to immediately recall existing stocks from the market, with the FSSAI initiating further inspections across their manufacturing facilities.