Ban on e-cigarettes does not apply to use of devices, only for manufacture, sale, advertisement, distribution: Senior health ministry official
The e-cigarette ban won't apply to their use — the government was prepared to defend its decision if it’s challenged in a court, according to a health ministry official.
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India's ban on electronic cigarettes will not apply to use of such devices and the government was prepared to defend its decision if it's challenged in a court, a senior health ministry official said.
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India banned the sale of electronic cigarettes and warned of an 'epidemic' among young people, in the latest and potentially biggest move against vaping globally over growing health concerns.
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The ban applies to manufacture, import, sale, advertisement, and distribution of e-cigarettes. Vikas Sheel, a senior federal health ministry official, said it would not apply on use of such devices.
India's ban on electronic cigarettes will not apply to use of such devices and the government was prepared to defend its decision if it’s challenged in a court, a senior health ministry official told Reuters on Wednesday.
India banned the sale of electronic cigarettes and warned of an "epidemic" among young people, in the latest and potentially biggest move against vaping globally over growing health concerns.
E-cigarettes with flavoured liquid in them. AFP.
The ban applies to manufacture, import, sale, advertisement, and distribution of e-cigarettes. Vikas Sheel, a senior federal health ministry official, said it would not apply on use of such devices.
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"Over a period of time, people will not get their (vape) refills, so they will become responsible," Sheel said.
The health ministry also expects that the ban order will be challenged in court, but it was prepared to defend it, Sheel added.
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