FSSAI Enforces Ban on Calcium Carbide for Fruit Ripening
New Delhi: As the mango season approaches, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a stern warning to traders, fruit handlers, and Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating ripening chambers. The regulatory body has mandated strict adherence to the ban on using calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits, particularly mangoes. The…