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The government had brought out a similar notification in 2012 too. NEW DELHI: The Delhi government's health and family welfare department has banned the sale of correction fluids, whiteners, thinners and vulcanised solutions to children below 18, unless they are accompanied by adults or carry permission letter from school. But activists and lawyers working on prevention of substance abuse had felt its impact was limited. This is seen as a significant step to protect children from substance abuse The government issued a notification to this effect on July 31, also banning the retail sale of bottled correction fluids that could be used for both erasing text or nail polish. The notification has been issued in accordance with Section 188 of IPC and Section 77 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection Protection of Children) Act, 2015.The government also wants a mandatory warning printed on the pens or other devices about the ill effects of inhaling or ingesting such fluids..