A suspected case of food contamination in Mumbai has intensified public concern. Members of a family reportedly fell ...

Authorities are intensifying fruit market inspections nationwide due to concerns over banned ripening agents like calcium ...

Fruits remain essential to a healthy diet and that hasn’t changed. But the Mumbai case is a reminder that safety doesn’t end ...

FSSAI has directed states to intensify inspections at fruit markets and storage facilities to curb illegal use of calcium ...

FSSAI has directed state authorities to intensify inspections in fruit markets and godowns to stop illegal use of banned ripening agents such as calcium carbide and unsafe ethephon practices, warning ...

FSSAI mentioned that use of calcium carbide (masala) is prohibited under its Regulations for use as artificial ripening agent in fruits like mangoes, bananas, and papayas etc.

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 ...

FSSAI urges States to intensify efforts against illegal fruit ripening agents like calcium carbide due to health risks.

Calcium carbide, commonly referred to as "masala", has been historically misused to artificially ripen fruits such as mangoes ...

"FSSAI's 'Guidance Note on Artificial Ripening of Fruits Ethylene gas - A Safe Fruit Ripener' strictly prohibits the direct contact of fruits/vegetables with ethylene (in powder or liquid form)," the ...