Chewing gum
Prohibited in: Singapore
Reason: Cleanliness
Many people use chewing gum to prepare for an important meeting or date to improve the smell of their breath. There are certain places in the world, one in particular, where anyone who wants to get rid of bad breath quickly would be better off choosing a mouthwash or a breath mint. In Singapore, gum chewing was banned in 1992 to clean up the streets. Although chewing is allowed in public, a doctor’s prescription is required. You could face a fine of up to €85,000 or a jail term of up to two years if you do not provide the appropriate documentation.
Chewing gum
Raw milk
Prohibited in: Canada, Great Britain and parts of the United States
Reason: Health concerns
Raw or unpasteurized milk is more common than its pasteurized counterpart in many places around the world. The probiotics and enzymes found in raw milk have various beneficial effects on digestion and the immune system. Why have certain countries banned raw milk even though it is so good? Because there is always the possibility of contamination by germs such as salmonella and listeriosis, milk is no different from other raw foods. It’s hard to find unpasteurized dairy products in Canada, the UK and most US states to prevent this.
Raw milk
