The Bombay High Court recently upheld a ban on imported nicotine pouches at Mumbai's airport. The court maintained that imported goods must comply with India's regulatory laws regardless of their sale location. Petitioners argued these pouches were for outbound travelers, which the court rejected. The authorities banned the products due to licensing issues under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Duty-free shops must follow domestic laws
The Bombay High Court recently upheld a ban on imported nicotine pouches at Mumbai's airport. The court maintained that imported goods must comply with India's regulatory laws regardless of their sale location. Petitioners argued these pouches were for outbound travelers, which the court rejected. The authorities banned the products due to licensing issues under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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