Apr 11, 2025 10:57 PM IST
Synthetic ripening of mangos utilizing calcium carbide and sprayed ethylene in liquid type is prohibited. The observe is dangerous to well being and banned below the Meals Security and Requirements Act (FSS), 2006 and FSS Laws, 2011
The Meals and Medication Administration (FDA) will begin a particular inspection drive throughout town subsequent week to examine the substitute ripening of mangoes.
To ripen mangoes, ethylene within the type of fuel is permitted in adherence to particular situations and concentrations. Nonetheless, direct use of ethylene on the fruit isn’t allowed, mentioned officers. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Synthetic ripening of mangos utilizing calcium carbide and sprayed ethylene in liquid type is prohibited. The observe is dangerous to well being and banned below the Meals Security and Requirements Act (FSS), 2006 and FSS Laws, 2011.
Dr Suresh Annapure, joint commissioner, FDA (Meals), Pune area, mentioned the order has been issued to begin the drive from Tuesday.
“The FDA officials have also issued warnings to fruit sellers and traders to refrain from using calcium carbide for artificial ripening of mangoes or be ready to face stern action,” he mentioned.
To ripen mangoes, ethylene within the type of fuel is permitted in adherence to particular situations and concentrations. Nonetheless, direct use of ethylene on the fruit isn’t allowed, mentioned officers.
Annapure, additional mentioned that if the distributors or merchants are discovered utilizing calcium carbide to ripen mangoes, the samples shall be despatched to the laboratory, and prosecution shall be filed in opposition to the seller.
“When the fruit is found to be ripened by directly spraying ethylene, the entire stock will be destroyed. Besides, a workshop for the fruit vendors for maintaining hygiene while handling, storing and selling of fruits is likely to be organised,” he mentioned.
As per the officers, there are presently 30 ripening chambers for mangoes obtainable in Pune to facilitate the ripening of the fruit in a scientific method with out utilizing poisonous chemical compounds.
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