The City Council of Salta, Argentina, has approved a new ordinance declaring the city “Free of Tobacco Smoke and Electronic Device Emissions.” This measure, passed on Wednesday, prohibits both traditional smoking and the use of vaping devices (e-cigarettes) in numerous enclosed public and private access spaces.
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A new bill has been introduced in the legislature of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, proposing a ban on the use of electronic cigarettes and vapers in all enclosed public access spaces, workplaces, and collective environments. The initiative, presented by legislator Natalia Dziakowski of the Bloque Acuerdo Cívico UCR-Gen, aims to strengthen public health policies focused on prevention and youth protection.
Read moreThe Chamber of Deputies in Salta Province, Argentina, is set to debate a bill this week that proposes to ban the sale, distribution, promotion, and consumption of electronic cigarettes and vaporizers. The initiative, presented by Deputy David Leiva, aims to amend Salta’s existing anti-tobacco law (Provincial Law No. 7631) to explicitly include these electronic devices.
Read moreHealth Commission in Tucumán, Argentina, approves legal reform to ban vaping in enclosed public spaces, citing significant health risks and rising youth usage.
Read moreOfficials 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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