DOH renews push for total vape ban
The DOH advocates for a total ban on vaping products to protect public health.Summary
The Department of Health (DOH) is renewing its push for a total ban on vape products, citing their threat to public health. In a social media post, the DOH stated that a total ban is the simplest and most economically viable solution. The agency emphasized that the Philippines should follow the actions of its neighboring countries, where vaping is currently banned. While a total ban has not yet been implemented, the DOH is calling for the strict enforcement of the ban on vape flavors under Republic Act 11900. The department argued that banning flavors is crucial to prevent enticing the youth to use these products. The law prohibits the sale of vape products with flavor descriptors that appeal to minors, such as fruit, candy, dessert, or cartoon character references.
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