The country has enforced strict regulations to ensure food safety and protect public health. The FSSAl has prohibited several products for a variety of reasons, including health concerns, environmental implications, and cultural sensitivities. Here is a list of foods banned in India;

1 FSSAI banned sassafras oil due to its high content of erucic acid, which can cause heart disease.

2 Since 2008, the FSSAI has prohibited Chinese milk and milk products, including infant formula, due to many contamination concerns in China.

3 In 2014, foie gras was prohibited in India due to ethical problems with the production method, which involves force-feeding ducks or geese to inflate their liver.

4 In 2016, FSSAl also prohibited the use of potassium bromate, which is used to promote dough elasticity and bread volume, because of its carcinogenic qualities.

5 Artificial fruit ripeners including calcium carbide and ethylene gasare banned due to health concerns. The former releases acetylene gas, a well-known carcinogen.

6 India has placed limitations on the production and import of genetically modified foods and products, due to environmental effects, the loss of biodiversity, and health hazards.

7 The FSSAl prohibited the import of Chinese garlic in 2019 after finding elevated pesticide residue levels.




Source - https://www.ndtv.com/webstories/feature/food-items-banned-in-india-17410