Introduction:
In recent years, vapes have rapidly become popular around the world. However, due to concerns related to health and safety issues, some countries and regions have taken measures to restrict and ban vapes. This article will introduce the current status of vape restrictions and bans in the United States and globally, as well as related policy and legislative measures.
Vape restrictions and bans in the United States:
First, the 2019 outbreak of lung diseases related to vape use has attracted great attention from all levels of U.S. government. Due to the health risks associated with vape use, some states and cities have introduced control measures, including bans on the sale of disposable vapes and flavored cartridges.
Secondly, some policies have also been introduced at the federal level to restrict the sales of vapes. For example, in 2019, the U.S. federal government set 21 as the minimum age limit for purchasing vape products to protect young people from the effects of vapes.
In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also working to strengthen the supervision of vapes, especially restrictions on unauthorized sales of products and use by minors.
The FDA has federal authority to regulate vape products. In September 2020, the agency began reviewing premarket tobacco applications (PMTAs) and said it would not authorize flavored products without specific evidence. Whether the agency succeeds in creating an unwritten standard to eliminate legal flavored products (other than tobacco and menthol) may be decided by a federal court.
Most vape bans in the United States occur at the state and local level. While some cities in California, notably San Francisco, ban the sale of all vaping products, most vaping restrictions in the United States involve flavors and online sales. While a slew of vape bans have been proposed in state legislatures in recent years, there have only been a handful of each kind — proving that grassroots opposition can stop bad legislation.
Global vape restrictions and bans:
Europe: European countries have adopted different legislative and policy measures to restrict the sale and use of vapes. For example, the United Kingdom and France consider vapes to be a smoking cessation tool and support their use, but they also impose certain restrictions on their sales and advertising. In contrast, some other European countries are more stringent and have adopted stricter prohibition measures.
Asia: Among Asian countries, some countries have a relatively open attitude towards the sale and use of vapes, such as Japan and South Korea. However, some other Asian countries, such as India and the Philippines, have implemented strict bans on the sale and use of vapes.
Australia: Australia has implemented a strict vape ban, banning the sale of nicotine-containing vape products. However, non-nicotine vaping products can still be sold legally.
In conclusion:
Vape restrictions and bans are diverse around the world. The United States has adopted a series of restrictive measures at all levels of government and at the federal level to protect public health. Globally, there are also differences in the legislation and policies on vapes in different countries and regions. Some countries regard vapes as a smoking cessation tool and support their use, but also impose restrictions on their sales and advertising; while other countries have implemented stricter bans. Understanding vape restrictions and bans in different countries and regions is crucial for both vape users and related industries.
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