FSSAI to monitor the sale of fresh fruit and vegetables, for the presence of pesticide residues, non-permitted wax coating, non-permitted artificial ripener and artificial colours in the market

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FSSAI to monitor the sale of fresh fruit and vegetables, for the presence of pesticide residues, non-permitted wax coating, non-permitted artificial ripener and artificial colours in the market

Food Safety Works| November 23, 2023 |

On 21st November 2023, FSSAI issued a direction to curb the menace of excess use of pesticides, non-permitted wax coating, non-permitted artificial ripener and artificial colours. State /UT authorities are asked to sleep a strict vigil on FBOs who are engaged in manufacturing/re-packing fresh/surface treated/minimally processed Fruits and vegetables. Also, the awareness-building measures under the Eat Right Initiatives may be conducted.

Read the directions here.