In 2008, Indian food regulator FSSAI imposed a ban on milk and milk products from China due to the presence of melamine, a toxic chemical.
In 2003, FSSAI banned the use of sassafras oil in food products due to its carcinogenic properties.
In 2016, FSSAI banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive after it was found to be carcinogenic.
In 2019, FSSAI banned the import of Chinese garlic due to the presence of chemicals and heavy metals.
As the name suggests, the artificial ripening of fruits is the process that controls the ripening to get the desired qualities of the fruits. Some chemicals such as ethylene gas have been permitted to be used for the process. However, its concentration has been regulated – up to 100 ppm (100µl/L).