The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) expresses significant concern regarding the excessive use of pesticides, non-permitted wax coatings, artificial ripening agents, and synthetic colours in the treatment and packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables.

To address the problem FSSAI urges strict vigilance by State/UT authorities on Food Business Operators (FBOs) involved in producing or repackaging these minimally processed foods.

Regular surveillance and enforcement measures should be systematically carried out to guarantee they comply with the standards outlined in the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Furthermore, FSSAI encourages the state and UT governments to lead awareness campaigns through programs like Eat Right India, which aims to educate both businesses and consumers about the hazards associated with artificial fruit ripening agents.

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