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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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 MarÃa 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.
Read moreIn a significant move towards addressing the growing use of alternative nicotine delivery systems, Senator Gustavo Moreno Hurtado has filed Bill No. 263 of 2022 before the General Secretariat of the Senate of the Republic in Colombia. The bill, titled “Regulation of Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Administration Products,” aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the production and commercialization of these products while prioritizing the protection of minors and non-consumers.
Read moreIn a recent development that has sparked concern among vaping advocates and consumers alike, Colombian Green Alliance congresswoman Carolina Giraldo has put forth an initiative to increase taxes on vaping products as part of the country’s upcoming tax reform. The proposal, which is being framed as a means to generate revenue for the state while promoting the fundamental right to health, has drawn criticism for its potential to undermine tobacco harm reduction efforts and its lack of stakeholder consultation.
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