Salem traders warned against selling banned tobacco products
The Salem district administration has issued a warning to traders regarding the sale of banned tobacco and nicotine-mixed food products. Strict penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment, will be enforced for violators. A recent coordination meeting was held to address the illegal sale of these products, and inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance.
- ▪The sale of banned tobacco and nicotine-mixed food products is prohibited in the State.
- ▪Violators may face suspension of food safety licences and shop closures.
- ▪First-time offenders will incur a fine of ₹25,000, with escalating penalties for repeated violations.
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The Salem district administration has warned traders against sale of banned tobacco and nicotine-mixed food products. Violators will face strict action, including suspension of food safety licences and closure of shops.The District Collector, K. Elambahavath, said in a statement to the media that use, manufacture, transport, storage and retail sale of tobacco and nicotine-mixed food products was prohibited in the State. Despite the ban, products smuggled from neighbouring States continued to be sold illegally in certain areas.
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