1 min learnUp to date: Aug 12, 2026 03:57 PM IST
The Karnataka authorities has banned the sale and distribution of merchandise containing tobacco and nicotine throughout the state for one 12 months within the curiosity of public well being. Nonetheless, the notification doesn’t impose any ban on their consumption.
The Meals Security Division of the Division of Meals Security and Medication Administration is finishing up enforcement measures in opposition to the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutka, pan masala and different prohibited merchandise containing tobacco and/or nicotine.
Particular inspection and enforcement drives are being performed throughout Karnataka beneath the management of Meals Security Officers.
The division issued a authorities notification on August 10 beneath Part 30(2)(a) of the Meals Security and Requirements Act, 2006, and Regulation 2.3.4 of the Meals Security and Requirements (Prohibition and Restrictions on Gross sales) Laws, 2011.
The ban will stay in drive throughout Karnataka for one 12 months from the date of issuance.
The division has appealed to the general public to report the manufacture, sale or distribution of prohibited tobacco and nicotine merchandise to the involved authorities and cooperate with efforts to construct a “wholesome and addiction-free Karnataka”.
