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FSSAI acts tough against the use of banned artificial ripeners in fruits

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has ordered states to crack down on illegal fruit ripening methods, particularly the use of banned calcium carbide. Authorities are intensifying checks on fruits like mangoes and bananas, warning against dipping them in ethephon. Direct contact with ethylene in any form is also strictly forbidden to safeguard consumers.

17 Apr 2026 1:11 am