Jharkhand Bans Gutkha and Pan Masala to Combat Oral Cancer
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Jharkhand Govt Prohibits Gutkha, Pan Masala for a Year |
| Ban Effective From | February 2025 |
| Products | Banned Gutkha and Pan Masala (Containing Tobacco/Nicotine) |
| Legal Basis | Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 & 2011 Regulations |
| Authority Issuing Ban | Health and Family Welfare Department, Jharkhand |
| Enforcement Official | ACS-cum-Food Safety Commissioner Ajay Kumar Singh |
| Reason for Ban | Rising oral cancer cases due to gutkha consumption |
| Action Against Violators | Strict legal action |
| Previous Bans | 2020 (Magnesium Carbonate), 2022 (11 Brands), 2023 (Ban Lapsed) |