Nagaland Traders Request 30-Day Transition Period Following Tobacco Food Product Ban
Traders' bodies in Nagaland, including the Kohima, Dimapur, and Chümoukedima Chambers of Commerce and Industry, support the government's ban on tobacco-containing food products but urge a 30-day transition period. They highlight financial losses due to immediate enforcement without prior notice and seek clear guidelines to manage existing stock legally purchased before the ban. The chambers distinguish these products from tobacco items regulated under separate laws and request regulatory clarity to avoid confusion.