The products themselves, of course, did not cross the line of legality, but some countries have special clauses in their legislation prohibiting a particular product – for cultural or religious reasons.
Singapore chewing gum
Back in 1992, a ban on the sale of chewing gum was introduced in Singapore. In fact, the Singaporeans did not care about the lovers of this “delicacy”. They were not satisfied with the fact that the gum was thrown right under their feet – it clung to their shoes, stuck to the subway cars and thus disrupted the work of the subway. Now the ban in Singapore has been lifted, but you can buy chewing gum only at the pharmacy – wide sale at every corner is still prohibited. But for the abandoned chewing gum in Singapore, they write out huge fines.
France, ketchup
In France, ketchup is recognized as a threat to fine French cuisine, which is why you rarely find this popular tomato sauce in cafes and eateries in this country. In educational culinary institutions, ketchup is served only once a week with fries. Dozens of original French sauces are offered as an alternative to this “madness”.
India, beef
Hinduism, which is widely practiced in India, considers the cow to be a sacred animal. In some states, this is nothing more than a convention, and in some there are special laws prohibiting the use of this type of meat. And not only to consume, but also to sell and store.
Saudi Arabia, pork
In this country, pork is prohibited for consumption, storage, transportation and sale, since Islamic laws do not allow eating this fatty meat. At the same time, the ban applies not only to local residents, but also to tourists.
Australia and New Zealand, salmon
The ban on fish in these countries is caused by the widespread trend of the right lifestyle. Both Australia and New Zealand do not want to see the antibiotic-pumped salmon that farmers use to breed this fish on their tables.