Correct option is B
In 2015, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) allowed the use of ethylene gas for the artificial ripening of fruits. Ethylene is a naturally occurring plant hormone that helps in the ripening process. The FSSAI regulation ensures that ethylene is used safely and effectively as an alternative to harmful chemicals like calcium carbide, which was previously used for ripening and is now banned due to its health hazards.
Option (b) is correct: Ethylene is permitted for the ripening of fruits as per the 2015 regulation.
