Ban on Gutkha, Pan Masala in Gujarat Extended for Another Year; Effective From September 13
- The Gujarat state government has extended the ban on manufacturing, storing, distributing, and selling gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for another year from September 13, 2026, to September 12, 2027.
- This ban has been in effect since 2012 and covers all such products regardless of their names or if ingredients sold separately are used to make them.
- Research by Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, and HAMER shows that consuming gutkha and pan masala is carcinogenic and significantly increases the risk of oral cancer.
- The government warned that strict legal action will be taken against violators to protect public health, citing that 35% of Indian adults consume tobacco, with 21% using smokeless forms, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey.
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Gujarat extends ban on manufacture, sale of gutkha, paan masala till September 2027
Ahmedabad, Aug 31 (PTI) The Gujarat government on Monday said it has extended the state-wide ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of gutkha and paan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for another year starting September 13. According to a notification by the Commissioner of Food Safety, the prohibition — in force since 2012 […]
Gutkha, tobacco pan masala to remain banned in Gujarat till September 2027
Gujarat has extended its ban on the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for another year from September 13, while also warning of strict action against anyone violating the order.
Gujarat extends gutkha ban for another year
INTRO Gujarat has extended its ban on tobacco and nicotine-laced gutkha and pan masala for another year, citing public health concerns and the risks of tobacco consumption. GANDHINAGAR Gujarat has extended its ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for another year. The renewed prohibition […]
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