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India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
FSSAI urges states to intensify inspections against illegal ripening agents, synthetic coatings in fruits
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged all States and Union Territories to intensify inspections and carry out special enforcement drives to curb the illegal use of non-permitted fruit ripening agents and the colouring and coating of fruits with synthetic colours or non-permitted wax, according to a release. The Commissioners of Food Safety of all States/UTs and Regional Directors of FSSAI have been requested to maintain strict vigilance over fruit markets and mandis, to curb illegal use of fruit ripening using agents like calcium carbide, commonly known as 'masala'. As part of the enforcement drive, go-downs and storage facilities, particularly those suspected of using substances like calcium carbide for ripening, may be inspected. The presence of calcium carbide on the premises or stored alongside crates of fruits will be treated as circumstantial evidence against the Food Business Operator (FBO), potentially leading to prosecution under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act 2006. According to the release, calcium carbide is strictly prohibited for the artificial ripening of fruits under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. The use of this substance poses serious health risks. It is known to cause mouth ulcers, gastric irritation, and carcinogenic properties. Further, FSSAI has also identified cases where FBOs are using ethephon solution to artificially ripen bananas and other fruits by dipping them directly into the chemical. In this context, the Authority has issued a comprehensive guidance document titled 'Artificial Ripening of Fruits - Ethylene Gas: A Safe Fruit Ripener' The release noted that the document clearly states that ethephon may be used only as a source for generating ethylene gas and strictly in accordance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP details all critical aspects of artificial ripening using ethylene gas, including restrictions, chamber requirements, handling conditions, sources of ethylene gas, application protocols, post-treatment operations, and safety guidelines. FSSAI urges all Food Business Operators to adhere to these SOPs to ensure safe and compliant ripening practices. FSSAI reiterates that any violation of these norms will attract strict penal action under the FSS Act, 2006. The Authority encourages all stakeholders in the supply chain, including FBOs and consumers, to remain vigilant and ensure that only safe and legally compliant fruits reach the market to ensure food safety and quality. (ANI)
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Carry out inspections to curb use of illegal ripening agents, synthetic coatings on fruits: FSSAI asks states
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday urged all states and Union Territories to intensify inspections and carry out special enforcement drives to curb the illegal use of non-permitted fruit ripening agents, as well as colouring and coating of fruits with synthetic colours or non-permitted wax. The Commissioners of Food Safety of all States/UTs and Regional Directors of FSSAI have been requested to maintain strict vigilance over fruit markets and mandis, to curb illegal use of fruit ripening using agents like calcium carbide, commonly known as 'masala,' according to a statement. As part of the enforcement drive, inspection of go-downs and storage facilities, particularly those suspected of using substances like calcium carbide for ripening may be carried out. 'The presence of calcium carbide on the premises or stored alongside crates of fruits will be treated as circumstantial evidence against the Food Business Operator (FBO), potentially leading to prosecution under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act 2006,' the statement added. Calcium carbide is strictly prohibited for the artificial ripening of fruits under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. The use of this substance poses serious health risks and is known to cause mouth ulcers, gastric irritation and has carcinogenic properties.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
FSSAI asks States to curb use of illegal ripening agents, synthetic coatings on fruits
Food regulator FSSAI has asked all states to check illegal use of ripening agents and synthetic coatings for fruits as part of its efforts ensue safe food for people. "The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged all States and Union Territories to intensify inspections and carry out special enforcement drives to curb the illegal use of non-permitted fruit ripening agents , as well as colouring and coating of fruits with synthetic colours or non-permitted wax," the regulator said in a statement on Tuesday. The Commissioners of Food Safety of all States/UTs and Regional Directors of FSSAI have been requested to maintain strict vigilance over fruit markets and mandis, to curb illegal use of fruit ripening using agents like calcium carbide , commonly known as 'masala'. As part of the enforcement drive, FSSAI has suggested that inspection of godowns and storage facilities, particularly those suspected of using substances like calcium carbide for ripening, may be carried out. "The presence of calcium carbide on the premises or stored alongside crates of fruits will be treated as circumstantial evidence against the Food Business Operator (FBO), potentially leading to prosecution under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act 2006," it said. Calcium carbide is strictly prohibited for the artificial ripening of fruits under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. Live Events "The use of this substance poses serious health risks and is known to cause mouth ulcers, gastric irritation and has carcinogenic properties," the regulator pointed out. Further, FSSAI has also identified cases where FBOs are using ethephon solution to artificially ripen bananas and other fruits by dipping them directly into the chemical. In this context, the Authority has issued a comprehensive guidance document titled "Artificial Ripening of Fruits - Ethylene Gas: A Safe Fruit Ripener". The document clearly states that ethephon could be used only as a source for generating ethylene gas and strictly in accordance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP details all critical aspects of artificial ripening using ethylene gas, including restrictions, chamber requirements, handling conditions, sources of ethylene gas, application protocols, post-treatment operations, and safety guidelines. "FSSAI urges all Food Business Operators to adhere to these SOPs to ensure safe and compliant ripening practices," it said. The regulator warned that any violation of these norms will attract strict penal action.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Australia Warns Crypto ATM Providers on Missing Anti-Money Laundering Checks
AUSTRAC, Australia's anti-money laundering watchdog, put crypto ATM providers on notice for not complying with required standards. "AUSTRAC's cryptocurrency taskforce has found that some crypto ATM providers may not have the right anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism (AML/CTF) checks in place," the financial intelligence agency said in a release on Monday. Crypto ATM providers need to register with the regulator, monitor transactions and complete know your customer checks to comply with the country's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act 2006. Australia has the highest numbers of crypto ATMs in the Asia Pacific region, and the number is growing. The nation has some 1,600 in use, up from just 23 in 2019, AUSTRAC said. A task force set up in December "identified worrying trends and indicators of suspicious activity, including transactions that may be linked to scams or fraud,' CEO Brendan Thomas said. The watchdog has been following in the footsteps of U.K. regulators in trying to clamp down on illegal crypto ATM activity. In the U.K. only approved crypto ATMS can operate, and none have been. The Financial Conduct Authority last month secured a four year sentence against Olumide Osunkoya, 46, for illegally operating a crypto ATM network. Sign in to access your portfolio
