7 Things banned in India
Tik Tok
TikTok remains completely banned in India. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology banned the Chinese apps on June 29, 2020.
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)
BVO has been banned in India since 1990 as it can lead to potential health risks such as thyroid dysfunction, neurological symptoms & organ damage.
Chinese milk & milk products
The ban was introduced due to fears of melamine contamination, a toxic chemical which causes severe health issues like kidney stones in infants.
Captive dolphinariums & dolphin shows
This was banned by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in 2013 to protect marine mammals from commercial exploitation and cruelty.
Single-use plastics
The central government banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale & use of specific single-use plastic items nationwide.
Foie gras
India banned the import of foie gras on July 7, 2014. It`s made by force-feeding ducks and geese through pipes to deliberately induce fatty liver disease.
Potassium bromate in bread
FSSAI officially prohibited potassium bromate in June 2016. It`s classified as a Group 2B carcinogen (a possible cancer-causing agent).
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