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Loc Troi company commits to being a quality rice exporter without using ETO

(VAN) Loc Troi Agricultural Joint Stock Company adheres to stringent standards for varieties selection, cultivation, harvesting, and processing, as well as prohibits suppliers and partners from using ETO.
Loc Troi's commitment sheet to quality product. 

Loc Troi's commitment sheet to quality product. 

Ethylene Oxide (ETO or EO) is a toxic, highly reactive, and flammable chemical substance that is gaseous in nature. It is permitted in a number of nations for the control of insects in certain agricultural goods, as well as for the disinfection of food components and products (especially for spices and herbs such as paprika, pepper and cinnamon).

However, once ETO molecules come into contact with food, they quickly produce metabolites. Although no conclusive evidence of carcinogenicity has been shown, many studies have demonstrated the metabolites' genotoxic potential.

ETO is banned in Europe and is categorized as group 1B for mutagenicity and reproductive toxicity, and class 3 for acute toxicity, according to European Council rules.

Analytical report for a product from Loc Troi.  

Analytical report for a product from Loc Troi.  

As the largest rice exporter in Vietnam, particularly to the European market, Loc Troi adheres to stringent standards for varieties selection, cultivation, harvesting, and processing, while also requiring suppliers and partners to refrain from using ETO in the manufacturing process.

From 2021, Loc Troi undertakes yearly product audits in conjunction with the adoption of ERP in operations and management in order to be open about its commitments to European customers and partners.

Author: LB

Translated by Linh Linh

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