According to Vaping360 on August 22, a bill proposed by the Kenyan Parliament will impose strict restrictions on vape products and nicotine pouches. The Kenyan Senate will accept public comments on the bill before August 26.
Senate Bill No. 35 has been supported by Kenya’s tobacco control and public health groups.
If the bill is passed, it will amend the country’s Tobacco Control Act to include vapes in all existing smoking restrictions, including restrictions on advertising and public use, and all online sales and advertising will be banned.
The bill will also prohibit the production, importation and sale of any product without the prior approval of the Minister of Health, and give the Minister of Finance broad powers to tax and regulate the price of nicotine products. Those who violate the provisions of the new law will face severe fines and up to three years in prison.
The amendment introduces several new restrictions on vape products:
- Products with specialty flavors are prohibited;
- E-liquid nicotine concentrations must not exceed 10 mg per milliliter (i.e. 1%); the capacity of bottled e-liquid containers must not exceed 10 ml;
- Disposable vapes, refillable tanks, and refillable cartridges and cartridges must not exceed 2 ml;
All vapes and their refillable containers must be “child-safe and tamper-resistant” and must have “a refilling mechanism that ensures no leaks.”
In addition, if the bill passes, nicotine pouches must not contain specialty flavors, or contain no more than 10 mg of nicotine per nicotine pouch, and must carry a removable health warning label. Nicotine pouch containers must be “child-safe and tamper-resistant, and capable of being used without spilling the contents.”
If the bill passes, it will give the Secretary of Health the power to ban any product that does not comply with the law. The Secretary of Health will be required to publish a list of approved and banned products, as well as a list of authorized manufacturers and importers.
The bill passed its first reading in the Senate on August 6. It is now before the Senate Health Committee, which must submit a report to the Senate by September 6, and a supporting bill is expected to be in the House of Representatives.
The public can submit their opinions on the bill by 5 p.m. on August 26.
According to reports on August 22, the Kenyan Parliament has introduced a bill aimed at imposing strict restrictions on vapes and nicotine pouches, which has attracted widespread attention. As a brand that focuses on the health and safety of users, Guutuu vape will pay close attention to the progress of this bill and actively respond to relevant policy changes to ensure that products meet regulatory standards and protect the rights and interests of users.
Guutuu vape has always been committed to providing high-quality and professional products, focusing on user health and safety. Faced with the new regulations that are about to be implemented in Kenya, Guutuu will actively respond, comply with local regulatory requirements, and continuously optimize product design to ensure that products comply with the new regulations.
The bill also stipulates restrictions on nicotine pouches, including requirements for nicotine content, container design and health warning labels. As a brand that focuses on user health, Guutuu vape will actively comply with these regulations to ensure that its nicotine products meet relevant standards and protect the health and rights of users.
Against the backdrop of the passage of this bill, Guutuu vape will continue to uphold the concept of professionalism and innovation and continuously improve product quality. By actively responding to changes in local regulations, Guutuu will continue to improve its products and services, bring better user experience, and promote the healthy development of the vape industry.
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