Food
Ghee is a staple in several Indian households. However, this dairy product is banned is the USA due to rise in heart and weight issues in the country.
Jaggery aka gur is banned in the USA due to unregulated imports and lack of standardization leading to contamination and impurities in jaggery, making it unfit to consume.
Samosa is a popular snack in India usually paired with tea. It is banned in Somalia due to its Indian origin and triangular shape which is seen as a symbol of Christianity.
Paan is made of betel leaf filled with areca nuts, slaked lime, and other ingredients. WHO has declared areca nuts as carcinogens. It is banned by the UK, US, and Canada.
Kebabs are extremely popular in India, however, they are banned in Venice, Italy. It is done to preserve the traditions and decorum of the city.
In 2005, Canada banned the Indian Ayurvedic food item Chyawanprash. It was banned due to high mercury and lead content.
Poppy seeds are a popular ingredient in Indian cuisine. Poppy seeds are banned in Taiwan and Singapore and have been dubbed as 'prohibited goods'.