An 2016 the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had prohibited selling of food wrapped in newspapers as the printing ink is considered to be harmful for consumption, but it seems the Food and Drug Administration Mumbai has failed to implement it in the city with roadside vendors openly flouting the norm. According to the authority, they haven't received a single complaint regarding violation of the circular in the past three years, and hence no action has been taken.

In order to address the issue of printing ink causing serious health hazards including cancer in the long-term, the FSSAI had prohibited selling food wrapped in newspapers in 2016. But the apex regulating body has failed in implementing the regulation in Mumbai. Also, FDA has failed to take action against such activity even though it's a very common practice among food vendors.