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HC order on specific pan masala brands

By STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI, Dec 1 - The Gauhati High Court in response to a PIL has instructed the Chief Secretary along with director of Health Services, joint director of Health Services and the Food Safety department to take necessary action in regard to presence of magnesium carbonate as an ingredient in different brands of pan masala sold in Assam.

The PIL was filed by one Jitul Deka against manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation, display and sale of pan masala containing magnesium carbonate as an ingredient.

In the said PIL it is contended that considering the fatal effects of magnesium carbonate as an ingredient in pan masala, the Bihar, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan governments have already prohibited certain brands in their states.

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