India's food safety regulator has initiated an investigation and ordered testing and inspections at all companies making spice mixes, following suspicions of contamination in local brands MDH and Everest. These spice mixes are popular in India and are sold globally. The regulator will focus on powdered spices, especially curry powders and mixed spice blends, and will test for compliance with quality and safety parameters, including the banned substance ethylene oxide. This action could potentially impact over half of India's spice exports, as the global scrutiny could lead to a significant decrease in exports, particularly if similar measures are adopted by China.