The Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued an advisory on the artificial ripening of fruits, warning food business operators against using banned calcium carbide for this process in the Union ...

Recommends use of approved source of Ethylene Gas; Warns against applying banned calcium carbide JAMMU, May 29: The Drug and Food Control Organisation(D&FCO) has advised the Food Business Operators ...

Scientists have developed compostable crop sensors that they believe could help tackle the e-waste problem while also helping ...

Researchers have identified key genes in the ethylene pathway that cause premature fruit drop in China's important oil crop ...

The ethylamine market was valued at USD 2,389.43 million in 2025. In 2035 USD 3,675.37 million, at a regression rate (CAGR) ...

Senate summons NAFDAC, urging urgent probe into harmful chemical use by fruit sellers for artificial ripening, risking serious public health issues.

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to explain the ...

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to explain ...

The presence of chemicals in godowns or next to the fruits will be considered as circumstantial evidence under Food Safety ...

The move comes amid rising health concerns over the use of hazardous chemicals like calcium carbide and ethephon. FSSAI has ...

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday urged all states and Union Territories to intensify ...

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged all States and Union Territories to intensify inspections ...