Uttarakhand Imposes One-Year Ban on Tobacco-Containing Food Products

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Uttarakhand Imposes One-Year Ban on Tobacco-Containing Food Products
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The Uttarakhand government has imposed a one-year ban on gutkha, pan masala, and other food products containing tobacco or nicotine, effective from October 13, 2026. The ban aims to protect public health and is enforced under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Authorities will enforce the restrictions on manufacture, storage, and distribution of the prohibited products.

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Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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