Exclusive-India finds Adani’s Mumbai airport shops sold nicotine pouches in breach of law

Nicotine Pouch Controversy at Mumbai Airport: Adani Under Fire

An investigation revealed that nicotine pouches, deemed a public health hazard, were sold illegally at Mumbai's international airport duty-free shops operated by Gautam Adani's business group. The ongoing legal battle may influence India's regulation of duty-free sales, potentially blocking these fast-growing nicotine products.

Investigation Finds Illegal Nicotine Pouch Sales at Mumbai Airport Duty-Free

Adani denies wrongdoing and is asking judges to declare that a law covering drugs and cosmetics does not apply to duty-free shops and nicotine pouches

Adani airport shops breach Indian law selling nicotine pouches

An Indian investigation found Adani's Mumbai airport shops illegally sold nicotine pouches, a product deemed a public health hazard by the government. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Adani's Mumbai airport shops sold nicotine pouches in breach of law

India banned e-cigarettes and approved certain nicotine replacements like patches and chewing gums following a registration process under the Drugs and Cosmetics ‌Act

Probe Finds Nicotine Pouches Sold at Adani-Run Mumbai Airport Duty-Free Shops

An Indian government investigation has found that duty-free shops at Mumbai’s international airport, operated by an Adani Group-led joint venture, sold nicotine pouches without the required regulatory approvals, which authorities say violates the law. Officials have classified nicotine pouches as a drug under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and ordered the retailer to stop sales until the necessary licences and registrations are obtained. The Adani …