date:May 23, 2016
n Regulation 2.3, in sub-regulation 2.3.5, the following provision shall be inserted namely, Provided that fruits may be artificially ripened by use of Ethylene gas at a concentration upto 100 ppm (0.01%) depending upon the crop, variety and maturity.
The authority says that it would consider objections and suggestions on the draft till June 11.
Meanwhile, experts feel that for purpose of fruit ripening, Ethylene is certainly the best option available. Ashwin Bhadri, CEO, Equinox Labs, while s