The intake of the scented supari mix, which has a flavour and scent similar to gutkha, was on the rise among children and youth, and after receiving information from various health agencies that consumption of the said products increases addiction, the FDA has banned the products for one year, renewable thereafter.u00a0

Raising a stink: Citing references from various studies carried out by several hospitals, research centres and dental colleges on the ill effects of scented , the FDA pointed out 29 references to the dangers of consuming them. Representation Pic