Pakistan Bill Seeks to Ban E-Cigarette Sales to Minors
A new bill has been submitted in the Pakistani Senate aiming to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, and e-shisha to individuals under the age of 18. Tabled by Senator Sarmad Ali, the proposed legislation also calls for a ban on the use of these products in public places and seeks to impose restrictions on their advertising, promotion, and sponsorship.
The bill outlines a tiered penalty system for violations. A first offense for selling to a minor would incur a fine of Rs. 50,000, increasing to Rs. 100,000 for a second offense. The sale of these products within 50 meters of educational institutions would be subject to a fine of Rs. 200,000, with repeated violations potentially leading to penalties as high as Rs. 500,000.
This legislative push is supported by health experts who warn of the serious risks these products pose, especially to young users. They highlight the presence of addictive nicotine and harmful chemicals that can damage lungs, affect adolescent brain development, and lead to long-term addiction, despite being marketed as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes.
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