The Karnataka government on Friday announced the ban on the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine, as ingredients in the interest of pub

Just ahead of World No Tobacco Day (on Friday), the State government issued a formal notification to implement the ban on manufacture, sale, storage, and distribution of gutka and pan masala in the

These regulations may be called the Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations, 2012. They shall come into force from such date as may be notified by the Food Authority by publication in the Official Gazette.

Joining several other States, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday announced a ban on gutka and pan masala.

The ban on the manufacture, storage and sale of the carcinogenic chewable forms of tobacco led a host of announcements Chief Minister Jayalalithaa made in the Assembly pertaining to the health sector.

The Supreme Court on Friday warned states and Union Territories that they may face contempt action if they failed to file compliance reports on gutkha ban within six weeks.

"We are giving clear warning to the governments. We will initiate suo motu contempt proceedings against them if they fail to file report on compliance of banning gutkha products in their states. Those who do not file report shall do at their own peril," said a Bench led by Justice G S Singhvi.

This controversial Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha amid huge protests by opposition parties. It has been in controversy due to its proposal of an easy single window approval mechanism for GM crops in India.

Judgement of the High Court of Delhi in the matter of Marico Limited Vs Adani Wilmar Ltd dated 18/04/2013 regarding disparagement of Saffola in television commercials and print advertisements issued by the defendant (Adani Wilmar Ltd) by making patently false, unsubstantiated and misleading claims and statements in respect of Fortune RBO as being, (a) the „healthiest oil in the world‟; (b) healthier than the plaintiff‟s SAFFOLA brand edible oil; (c) 100% RBO being 100% healthy; and, (d) good not only for the heart, but also good for cholesterol immunity, sk

New Delhi: To enhance accountability for those in food business, Delhi government is all set to make it mandatory for them to seek registration, procure a licence from the department or face penalty.

According to the proposed policy, any food vendor, inclusive of roadside eateries, restaurants, hotels and food processors, with a turnover of up to Rs 12 lakh a year has to register themselves with the government. Those with larger turnover will have to obtain licence from the government.

Goalpara, April 5: Along with the state of Assam, the manufacture, storage, sale, transportation, display or the distribution of Guthka and Pan masala, containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients

New Delhi: The government has provided a back-door entry for contractors and the food industry to corner the lucrative ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) food supply budget through the Na

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