Senate Bill suggests age limit for buying vapes
A new Senate bill in Pakistan proposes regulating vapes and e-cigarettes, including an age limit of 18 and restrictions on sales locations.Summary
A new bill, the Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Regulation Bill, has been introduced in the Pakistani Senate Standing Committee on Health to regulate the sale and use of vapes and e-cigarettes in the federal capital. Introduced by Senator Sarmad Ali, the bill proposes rules governing the import, sale, marketing, and distribution of these products. A key provision sets an age limit of 18 for purchasing vapes, and prohibits sales within 50 meters of educational institutions. The bill also restricts vaping in public spaces like public transport, government offices, and parks, and bans all forms of advertising. Safety measures include a maximum nicotine limit of 40mg/ml, child-resistant packaging, and age verification for online sales. Violators could face fines starting at Rs. 50,000, with increased penalties for repeat offenses. The Senate committee is currently reviewing the draft legislation.
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