Chewing Tobacco or Pan Masala containing tobacco is not food Item: HC

There is no mention of “Flavoured Chewing Tobacco” in the definition of Pan Masala as per Appendix B. The ingredients mentioned in the definition of Pan Masala are used for human consumption in one form or the other and therefore come within the definition of ^“food” as per Section 2(v) (a) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.

It is clear after going through Appendix B that ^“Chewing Tobacco” or Pan Masala containing tobacco has not been included in this Appendix and theref

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