The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on March 10, 2023, issued a notification regarding the ripening of fruits.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The traders’/fruits handlers/FBOs operating ripening chambers are directed to strictly comply with the prescribed directions and refrain from using any prohibited material or deploying approved sources of ethylene in an incorrect manner for artificial ripening of the fruits
• Any such incident, noticed, shall be dealt with stringently, and serious action will be taken against the person(s) indulging in such unlawful practices.
• Consumers may file a complaint with the concerned State Commissioners of Food Safety if they notice any use of Calcium carbide (Masala) or any wrong practice of using ripening agents for the artificial ripening of fruits.
