Crackdown on Artificial Fruit Ripening: FSSAI's Latest Directive
Published on: April 16, 2026, 10 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed state food commissioners to intensify inspections in fruit markets and storage facilities, targeting unauthorized artificial ripening agents like calcium carbide. The initiative aims to curb health risks and ensure compliance with safe ripening practices using ethylene, as per FSSAI regulations.
