Testing of Supari (betelnut split or whole)- regarding-

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..... gned is directed to refer to above subject and to say that Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) while replying in a specific case have opined that Supari (betel nut split or whole) is an item of food. 2. DGHS while examining the issue of exemption from testing of Products imported from Nepal (split betal nuts) by Central Food Laboratory, Kolkata, have mentioned that the provisions of Se .....

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..... he PFA Act, 1954. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in this case had held that supari (betelnut) is an item of food within the meaning of section 2(v) of the Act, ibid. 4. In view of above, it is informed that Supari (betelnut split or whole) is an item of food and provisions of PFA Act, 1954 and provision relating to clearance of food items would be applicable while allowing clearance of the same from .....

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