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Shops in Erode district warned against selling banned tobacco products ...
Shops in Erode district warned against selling banned tobacco products ...
The Erode district administration has warned that strict action will be taken against shops selling banned tobacco products across the district.
A release from Collector S. Kandasamy said the State government has prohibited the sale of gutkha, pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine, and other similar products across Tamil Nadu. Accordingly, various departments are conducting joint inspections in shops to enforce the ban.
From January 2025 till date, 807 shops in the district were booked for selling banned items, and fines totalling ₹2.17 crore were imposed. The collected amount has been remitted to the government account. A total of 4,452 kg of seized tobacco products were destroyed at the Corporation’s compost yard.
The release stated that a shop on Jeevanandam Street in Kollampalayam was sealed after it was found violating the ban for the third time. The shop’s licence was also cancelled, and orders were issued by the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department.
Special teams continue to inspect shops, petty outlets and commercial establishments, including those at bus stands and other public pl…
Three shops found selling banned tobacco products fined ₹2 lakh in Erode district
Banned Tobacco Products Worth Rs 2,73,956 Destroyed in Erode
Banned Tobacco Products Worth Rs 2,73,956 Destroyed in Erode
Banned Tobacco Products Worth Rs 2,73,956 Destroyed in Erode
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The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, Revenue Department, Corporation Administration, Police and Public Health Department are conducting surprise inspections near schools and colleges and other shops to check the sale of banned tobacco products.
As per the orders of the Erode District Collector, 59 shops were sealed and a fine of Rs 12.85 lakh was imposed on the Food Safety Department in February month alone.
Based on this, the banned tobacco products were destroyed in the Vendipalayam Corporation Compost Depot in the presence of a committee of the concerned departments as per the provisions of the Act. Its total value is Rs 2,73,956. Food safety officer Thanga Vignesh said that the public can contact the WhatsApp 9444042322 number for complaints related to food and banned tobacco.
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Over 761 shops selling illegal tobacco products sealed in TN, Rs 1.3 crore ...
Over 761 shops selling illegal tobacco products sealed in TN, Rs 1.3 crore ...
MADURAI: With nearly 761 shops sealed for selling illegal tobacco products over the past six months in the district, residents, as well as councillors, appreciated the action by the food safety department in Dindigul.
According to official records, over 3,200 kilograms of banned tobacco products were seized between November 2023 and June 2024, and penalties to the tune of Rs 1.30 crore were levied.
Speaking to TNIE, CS Raj Mohan, a ward councillor from Dindigul town said, “Illegal tobacco sale is a major issue here, and the sellers primarily cater to youngsters and college students. Illegal tobacco products are mostly sold in small shops. We support the action taken by the food safety department.”
Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam (Dindigul) secretary K Mubarak told TNIE, "There are many isolated pockets in rural segments of Dindigul district, especially in areas such as Vedasandur, Vadamadurai and Natham. As most are small, petty shops, they are difficult to track by the police and the food safety department. Moreover, the profit from selling illegal tobacco products is thrice as much when compared to norma…
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No verdict, no pronouncement. The model extracts atomic factual claims with verbatim quotes; every quote is validated against the source text and corroboration is computed by counting how many editorially-opposed blocs assert each fact.
The spine · 7 facts corroborated across ≥2 opposed blocs
1×broadly confirmedFlavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vape liquids and cigars have been prohibited for sale in Columbus, Ohio since 2024.
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abc6onyourside.com“Flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vape liquids and cigars have beenprohibited for sale since 2024”
myfox28columbus.com“Flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vape liquids and cigars have beenprohibited for sale since 2024”
1×broadly confirmedColumbus City Council approved regulations prohibiting flavored tobacco products, which city leaders tied to health concerns including preventing sales to minors.
other
abc6onyourside.com“Columbus City Council approved regulations that city leaders have tied to health concerns, including preventing sales to minors.”
myfox28columbus.com“Columbus City Council approved regulations that city leaders have tied to health concerns, including preventing sales to minors.”
1×broadly confirmedABC 6 News discovered that not every retailer in Columbus is following the flavored tobacco ban.
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abc6onyourside.com“ABC 6 News discovered that not every retailer is following the rules.”
myfox28columbus.com“ABC 6 News discovered that not every retailer is following the rules.”
1×broadly confirmedABC 6 News bought banned tobacco products, including fruit-flavored vape liquids and a coffee-flavored nicotine pouch, from undercover visits to four different stores in Columbus.
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abc6onyourside.com“We went undercover to four different stores across the city and bought banned tobacco products, including fruit-flavored vape liquids and a coffee-flavored nicotine pouch.”
myfox28columbus.com“We went undercover to four different stores across the city and bought banned tobacco products, including fruit-flavored vape liquids and a coffee-flavored nicotine pouch.”
1×broadly confirmedMike Billman, owner of Billman’s Marathon, said their cash registers have taken a hit because of the flavored tobacco ban.
other
abc6onyourside.com“Billman’s Marathon owner Mike Billman says their cash registers have taken a hit because of the ban.”
myfox28columbus.com“Billman’s Marathon owner Mike Billman says their cash registers have taken a hit because of the ban.”
1×broadly confirmedMike Billman said retailers selling banned tobacco products are breaking the law.
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abc6onyourside.com““They are breaking the law, they are doing something they are not supposed to do,” Billman said.”
myfox28columbus.com““They are breaking the law, they are doing something they are not supposed to do,” Billman said.”
1×broadly confirmedMike Billman said his business is trying not to sell banned tobacco products.
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abc6onyourside.com““We are trying not to do that.””
myfox28columbus.com““We are trying not to do that.””
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Three shops in Erode district were fined ₹2 lakh for selling banned tobacco products.
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The Erode district administration has warned that strict action will be taken against shops selling banned tobacco products across the district.
waqtdiawaz.com
The State government has prohibited the sale of gutkha, pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine, and other similar products across Tamil Nadu.
waqtdiawaz.com
From January 2025 till date, 807 shops in Erode district were booked for selling banned tobacco products.
waqtdiawaz.com
Fines totalling ₹2.17 crore were imposed on shops in Erode district for selling banned tobacco products.
waqtdiawaz.com
The collected fines from banned tobacco product sales have been remitted to the government account.
waqtdiawaz.com
A total of 4,452 kg of seized tobacco products were destroyed at the Corporation’s compost yard in Erode district.
waqtdiawaz.com
A shop on Jeevanandam Street in Kollampalayam was sealed after violating the tobacco ban for the third time.
waqtdiawaz.com
The shop’s licence on Jeevanandam Street in Kollampalayam was cancelled.
waqtdiawaz.com
Orders were issued by the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department regarding the shop on Jeevanandam Street in Kollampalayam.
waqtdiawaz.com
The FDA monitors industry compliance with tobacco laws and regulations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and takes action when violations occur.
fda.gov
The FDA regulates tobacco products containing nicotine.
fda.gov
Framing · 4 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
waqtdiawaz.com
“strict action will be taken”
→ Enforcement measures will be applied
abc6onyourside.com
“cash registers have taken a hit”
→ Revenue has decreased
abc6onyourside.com
“They are breaking the law, they are doing something they are not supposed to do”
→ Some retailers are violating the tobacco sales ban
fda.gov
“To protect the health of future generations”
→ The FDA's purpose is to safeguard public health