https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=13518 The article explains the regulatory prohibition on the use and sale of calcium carbide for ripening fruits and vegetables in India because it releases acetylene and is contaminated with toxic impurities, presents significant health risks, and is treated as a prohibited or adulterant substance under food safety regulations; it also summarises enforcement measures, penalties, awareness campaigns, and safer alternatives such as ethylene and ripening chambers. en-us Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:06:16 +0530 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:06:16 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=13518 The article explains the regulatory prohibition on the use and sale of calcium carbide for ripening fruits and vegetables in India because it releases acetylene and is contaminated with toxic impurities, presents significant health risks, and is treated as a prohibited or adulterant substance under food safety regulations; it also summarises enforcement measures, penalties, awareness campaigns, and safer alternatives such as ethylene and ripening chambers. Articles Other Topics Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:06:16 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=13518