Finance Minister signs Vaping Order, published in Official Gazette following Pres Ali’s announcement
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh signed an order restricting vaping product imports, published after President Ali's announcement.Summary
Following President Irfaan Ali's announcement of restrictions on vaping product imports due to health concerns for children and young people, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh signed the Order, which was published in the Official Gazette. The Order amends the Second Schedule to the Customs Act, restricting vaping products, devices, components, and substances except when importation is approved in writing by the Minister of Health for scientific research, training, or medical purposes. President Ali emphasized the government's duty to protect public health, citing concerns about nicotine addiction, brain development, pregnancy risks, and respiratory and mental health. The Order defines vaping products broadly and excludes medical inhalation products and other health devices. The government aims to strengthen safeguards while allowing legitimate medical and therapeutic applications.
(Source：Inews Guyana)
