Jharkhand Govt Prohibits Gutkha, Pan Masala for a Year
The Jharkhand government has imposed a one-year ban on the sale, manufacture, storage, and distribution of gutkha and pan masala across the state. The Health and Family Welfare Department issued a notification enforcing the ban under Section 30 (2) (a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations, 2011. Health Minister Irfan Ansari emphasized the health risks associated with gutkha, particularly its role in causing oral cancer. The move aims to protect public health, especially the youth, from the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
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Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Jharkhand Govt Prohibits Gutkha, Pan Masala for a Year |
Ban Effective From | February 2025 |
Products | Banned Gutkha and Pan Masala (Containing Tobacco/Nicotine) |
Legal Basis | Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 & 2011 Regulations |
Authority Issuing Ban | Health and Family Welfare Department, Jharkhand |
Enforcement Official | ACS-cum-Food Safety Commissioner Ajay Kumar Singh |
Reason for Ban | Rising oral cancer cases due to gutkha consumption |
Action Against Violators | Strict legal action |
Previous Bans | 2020 (Magnesium Carbonate), 2022 (11 Brands), 2023 (Ban Lapsed) |
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