Section 11. Testing laboratory for nicotine and tar contents
For purposes of testing the nicotine and tar contents in cigarettes and any other tobacco products the Central Government shall by notification in the Official Gazette grant recognition to such testing laboratory as that Government may deem necessary.
Judgements applying section 11
A cafe sought protection against police interference with its flavoured hookah business. The court noted COTP Act provisions on tobacco products, labelling and seizure requirements, and disposed of the petition in terms of earlier orders, leaving authorities to decide any representation for permission according to law.
DisposedOpenTelangana High Court (Single Judge, N.V. Shravan Kumar J., 29-08-2025), W.P. No. 25596 of 2025 — hookah lounge prematurity; flavoured hookah; writ of mandamus against police interference refused; COTP Act 2003 (COTPA) Sections 3(b)(k)(n), 4, 4A, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 discussed;
DismissedOpen