The Meals Security Commissioner mentioned the prohibition has been imposed within the curiosity of public well being.
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The Karnataka authorities has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutkha, pan masala and different merchandise containing tobacco or nicotine throughout the State for a interval of 1 yr.
The notification was issued by the Commissioner of Meals Security, Karnataka, on June 15, 2026, beneath Part 30(2)(a) of the Meals Security and Requirements Act, 2006, learn with Regulation 2.3.4 of the Meals Security and Requirements (Prohibition and Restrictions on Gross sales) Rules, 2011.
The ban covers gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco and/or nicotine, moreover every other merchandise marketed individually that include tobacco or nicotine within the ultimate product, regardless of the title beneath which they’re bought.
The prohibition applies to each packaged and unpackaged merchandise. It additionally covers merchandise packed individually however bought or distributed in a fashion that facilitates their straightforward mixing by shoppers.
The notification particularly consists of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine which are packed in sachets, pouches, packages, containers or bought beneath every other title.
The Meals Security Commissioner mentioned the prohibition has been imposed within the curiosity of public well being and can stay in drive throughout Karnataka for one yr from the date of notification.
Printed – August 12, 2026 03:37 pm IST
