In efforts to curb smoking in the nations, Singapore is taking another step to prevent smokers being attracted to fancy packaging and promotion offers
FINES UNDER THE NEW LAW Once the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement) Ordinance, 2019 comes into effect, these provisions will become applicable: 1) Any production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, sale (including online sale), distribution or advertisement (including online advertisement) of e-cigarettes shall become a cognisable offence in India
Additionally, the FDAs decision is an important example of how governments and public health organisations can regulate smoke-free alternatives to differentiate them from cigarettes to ensure greater health protections
The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke One need not engage in tobacco use to be at risk for health problems related to it