Paraguay’s Lower House Toughens Stance on Vaping Regulation
The Chamber of Deputies in Paraguay has decided to partially uphold its original version of a bill aimed at regulating electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and similar devices. The decision comes amidst growing concerns about the health risks associated with vaping, particularly among young people who may be unaware of the long-term effects.
The Deputies remained firm on several key points, including the prohibition of sales to minors, enforcement by the National Police and the Consumer Defense Secretariat, and the implementation of consumption prevention measures. However, they also accepted some modifications proposed by the Senate, such as the gradual licensing of marketers under the supervision of the National Health Surveillance Directorate (Dinavisa) and the requirement for products to be registered before sale and to include health warnings on packaging.
The bill will now return to the Senate for further review, where lawmakers will decide whether to maintain the stricter stance adopted by the Lower House or make additional adjustments before the legislation is enacted. The ongoing debate highlights the increasing attention being paid to the regulation of vaping devices and the need to balance public health concerns with the interests of consumers and businesses in the industry.
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