Gujarat government's big decision, ban on sale of gutkha…
Bhupendra Patel's government in gujarat seems serious about the health of the people. The bjp government in the state is taking a tough stand against the sale of gutkha and pan masala. The government has extended its blanket ban on gutkha and tobacco-containing pan masala in the state for another year to maintain the health of the common people and future generations. The Bhupendra Patel-led government in gujarat has also issued an official release in this regard on thursday (September 5). It has been decided to extend the ban on gutkha and pan masala for one more year.
Ban on sale of gutkha and pan masala extended
The state currently has a ban on the sale, storage and distribution of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine. These substances can cause cancer. The release said that the ban came into force in 2012 under the Food Safety and Standards Act and the rules and regulations made in 2011.
Gutkha is harmful to human health
According to the rules, adding tobacco or nicotine to any food item is prohibited. The presence of tobacco or nicotine in gutkha or pan masala can prove to be extremely harmful to human health. In such a situation, it is necessary to ban gutkha to maintain the health of common citizens and future generations.
Decision to ban gutkha for one more year from september 13
The state government has decided to extend this ban for one more year from september 13. It has been said to take strict action against those selling gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco. The release said that if any trader or shopkeeper is caught selling, stocking and distributing gutkha or pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine, he will have to face strict action under the law.
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