Officials Claim Provincial Government Ignores 2019 Law
Council members in Tucumán, Argentina, have strongly criticized the provincial government for failing to enforce an existing law that prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in enclosed public spaces. Councilors José María Canelada and Gustavo Cobos argue the issue isn’t a lack of regulation, but a lack of action from the Executive Branch.
Read moreThinking of packing your vape for your next international trip? You might want to reconsider. While vaping might be commonplace in places like Luxembourg or parts of the US, the legal landscape globally is a complex patchwork. Many popular tourist destinations have implemented strict anti-vaping laws, ranging from hefty fines to, in some cases, actual prison sentences. Ignorance of these laws won’t protect you, and what’s perfectly legal at home could lead to serious trouble abroad.
Read moreArgentina has taken a strict regulatory approach to vaping products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco devices. While vape use itself is not illegal, since 2011 the government has banned the commercialization, importation, distribution, promotion and advertising of e-cigarettes. And in 2022, heated tobacco products also became prohibited.
Read moreThe Ministry of Health of Argentina has issued a resolution that bans the import, sale, distribution, and advertising of electronic cigarettes and their accessories, citing the potential harm these products can cause to public health. The resolution signed by Health Minister Carla Vizzotti prohibits the use of electronic devices intended for inhaling tobacco vapors or aerosols, including “Heated Tobacco Products” (HTPs), which consist of a tobacco stick and a battery-powered tobacco heating device.
Read moreThrough Resolution 565/2023, published today in the Official Gazette, the Ministry of Health of the Nation indicates that the importation, distribution, commercialization, and advertising of “Heated Tobacco Products” (HTP) will no longer be allowed.
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