Dehradun. Keeping in mind the health of the people, the Uttarakhand government has banned tobacco and nicotine related food products including Gutkha, Pan Masala for one year. On 13 October 2026 i.e. today, Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration Vinay Shankar Pandey issued an order in this regard. This ban will be applicable in the entire state.
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According to this order, it means that Gutkha-Pan Masala containing tobacco and nicotine will not be traded for the next one year. This action has been taken under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Food Safety and Standards (Sales Prohibitions and Restrictions) Regulations, 2011. According to the Food Safety Administration, the use of tobacco and nicotine in food products is prohibited. This step has been taken keeping in mind the health of the common people. Let us tell you that to make this order effective, instructions have been given to the departmental officers and district administration concerned to take necessary action.
According to reports, this ban will remain in effect for the next one year from today i.e. 13 October 2026.