M.RAJA MOHAMMED vs FOOD INSPECTOR,PALGHAT MUNICIPALUTT

The Supreme Court held that the addition of artificial sweetener saccharin in supari and pan masala is prohibited under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955, specifically referencing Rules 44(g) and 47. The Court clarified that no standard was prescribed for supari and pan masala regarding the use of saccharin, thus affirming the conviction of the appellants under Section 16(1)(a)(i) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act. The appeals against the High Court's decisions were dismissed, reinforcing the prohibition on the sale of adulterated food articles containing saccharin.