The Telangana government has enacted a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco and nicotine, effective from May 24, 2024. This decision, aimed at safeguarding public health, is enforced under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, according to an order from the Food Safety Commissioner.
The official order states, “Telangana state hereby prohibits the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of gutka/pan masala containing tobacco and nicotine in sachets, pouches, packages, containers, or any other form, throughout the State of Telangana for one year starting from May 24, 2024.”
This measure addresses the severe health risks associated with gutka and pan masala consumption, which are frequently linked to oral cancer, oral submucous fibrosis, and other serious health issues.
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