New Delhi, Apr 16: FSSAI has ordered strict enforcement across states to intensify action against illegal fruit ripening agents, reiterating that the use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits such as mangoes, bananas & papayas is strictly prohibited.
All Food Safety Commissioners, Regional Directors & Central Licensing Authorities have been advised to intensify surveillance, conduct inspections, and take stringent action against violations to curb the use of unauthorized ripening agents.
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