In a Writ Petition filed by M/s M.M. Traders, the Delhi High Court bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Tara Vitasta asked the FSSAI to draw up a broad framework that takes into account all kinds of artificial ripeners so that the consumer is made aware of the fact that the fruit or vegetable has been ripened artificially. 

The Court directed the FSSAI to consider framing a regime whereby fruits and vegetables which are ripened artificially by using ethylene gas or other artificial ripeners should have a "necessary indication" placed on it. The counsel appearing for the FSSAI has assured the court to consider the matter. Now the case is directed to be listed on 30.11.2022.

Case Details:-

W.P.(C) 1987/2022, CM Nos.5721/2022 & 46513/2022
M/S. M.M. TRADERS ..... Petitioner
versus
COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ORS. ..... Respondents