FSSAI directs states to curb synthetic colouring, carbide use on fruits

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The chemical poses serious health risks, including mouth ulcers, digestive disorders, and potential carcinogenic effects.

Guwahati: Fruits being sold at a wholesale market on the day of the presentation of Union Budget, in Guwahati, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

FSSAI has strongly advised all stakeholders to adhere strictly to these SOPs to ensure safe and lawful fruit ripening practices.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: India

Topics: Food adulteration FBO inspections Food safety India Fruit ripening guidelines Calcium carbide ban Synthetic fruit colouring Ethylene gas SOP FSSAI Ethephon Storage inspections Fruit market surveillance Artificial ripening Fruit safety enforcement

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Published On: 2025-05-20 @ 17:19:45 (7 hours ago)

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