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Colombian Groups Warn of “Lack of Balance” in Vaping Tax Discussions

Colombian health organizations criticize tobacco/vape industry presence in congressional panel discussing new tax bill, citing WHO FCTC.

Civil society organizations Fundación Anáas and Red PaPaz have criticized the composition of a technical panel in Colombia’s Congress convened to discuss bills updating taxes on tobacco and vaping products. They allege a “lack of balance” due to the prominent presence of tobacco and vape industry representatives, including major companies like British American Tobacco and Philip Morris, alongside groups such as the World Vapers’ Alliance.

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Colombia’s Bill 308: Increased Tobacco and Vape Taxes

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Colombian health organizations and advocates are calling on the Congress to pass Bill 308, which seeks to increase the consumption tax rate on cigarettes to 8,400 pesos over the next two years and introduce a new tax on electronic cigarettes equivalent to 35% of their final retail price. The bill, expected to be voted on in the coming weeks, aims to curb the recent uptick in the percentage of the population consuming tobacco and nicotine products and potentially prevent approximately 450,000 deaths in the country.

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Colombia Bill Advances to Impose 30% Tax on Vape Products

The Colombian House of Representatives has approved in a second debate a bill that seeks to impose a 30% tax on the consumption of electronic cigarettes and vapes in the country. The proposed “health tax,” as it is referred to in the legislation, aims to decrease the use of these electronic smoking devices in Colombia.

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Colombian Congress Proposes Higher Taxes on Vapes

The Colombian Congress has introduced a bill on August 21, 2024, that aims to increase taxes on conventional cigarettes and create a new tax for electronic cigarettes in response to the alarming rise in electronic cigarette use among students aged 12 to 18. The proposal seeks to reduce youth consumption and protect children’s health, and has garnered support from various scientific and civil organizations.

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Colombia Vaping Law Regulates Devices, Protects Minors

In a significant move to safeguard public health, particularly that of minors, President Gustavo Petro has sanctioned new legislation regulating the use of vaping devices in Colombia. The law, known as the Anti-Tobacco Law 2.0, aims to adapt to the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices while aligning with the standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Colombia Regulates Vaping, E-Cigarettes with New Law

In a significant move to protect public health, particularly among youth, Colombia has successfully passed a law regulating the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. The new legislation, which comes 15 years after the country’s first anti-smoking law, aims to establish strict controls over an industry that has been linked to potential health risks.

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Colombian Senate Rejects Bill to Regulate Adult Recreational Marijuana Use

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In a recent development, the Colombian Senate has rejected a bill that sought to regulate adult cannabis use in the country. The legislative act project, spearheaded by liberal representative Juan Carlos Losada, faced opposition from various political parties and ultimately failed to garner the necessary support to move forward.

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Colombia’s Ministry of Justice Supports Removing Marijuana Prohibition

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In a recent political control debate held at the Senate of the Republic, Colombia’s Minister of Justice, Néstor Osuna, reaffirmed the government’s stance on eliminating the constitutional prohibition on marijuana consumption. The minister’s intervention came as he presented the results of the latest National Study on the consumption of psychoactive substances among the school population.

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Colombia’s Congress Considers Six Bills to Regulate Vaping

As vaping gains popularity, concerns about its potential health risks and impact on minors have prompted lawmakers in Colombia to propose new regulations. According to DANE, the national statistics agency, a staggering 25% of electronic cigarette consumers in the country are under the age of 18. In response, Congress has received six bills aimed at reforming Law 1335 of 2009, also known as the anti-tobacco law, to address this growing issue.

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Colombian Chamber Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation Bill

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The plenary of the Colombian Chamber of Representatives has approved a constitutional reform aimed at regulating adult-use cannabis consumption in the country. The bill, spearheaded by Liberal Representative Juan Carlos Losada and Historical Pact Senator María José Pizarro, seeks to legalize the buying and selling of marijuana, addressing the current legal inconsistency where consumption is permitted but purchasing the product remains illegal.

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