https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14161 The article explains that calcium carbide, used as "ripening masala," releases acetylene that accelerates fruit ripening but often contains contaminants like arsenic and phosphorus causing acute and long-term health hazards. It notes that many jurisdictions prohibit or regulate calcium carbide use and favour approved methods-principally controlled ethylene application and ripening chambers-and stresses compliance, enforcement challenges, and consumer precautions to reduce exposure and public-health risks. en-us Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:37:09 +0530 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:37:09 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14161 The article explains that calcium carbide, used as "ripening masala," releases acetylene that accelerates fruit ripening but often contains contaminants like arsenic and phosphorus causing acute and long-term health hazards. It notes that many jurisdictions prohibit or regulate calcium carbide use and favour approved methods-principally controlled ethylene application and ripening chambers-and stresses compliance, enforcement challenges, and consumer precautions to reduce exposure and public-health risks. Articles Other Topics Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:37:09 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14161