Amman, Oct. 8 (Petra) -- Health Minister Ibrahim Badour banned the sale of bagged chips of all kinds in Jordan's school canteens, in addition to the previously announced list of items prohibited from being traded or sold inside schools.

Published Thursday in the Official Gazette, the decision was issued under Clause 10 of Article Third of the 2012 Health Requirements for School Canteens and Permitted and Prohibited Foods, and its amendments, which is based on Articles 3 and 4/f of Public Health Law No. 47 of 2008 and its amendments.

The move aims to protect students' safety and healthy eating habits and to uphold health standards in schools. It takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette

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