Survey Shows Poor Enforcement of India’s Vaping Ban
Key takeaway: A recent survey in India shows that enforcement of the country’s vaping ban has been ineffective. In September 2019, the Indian government issued a ban prohibiting the production, sale, and promotion of vaping products. However,
A recent survey in India shows that the enforcement of the country's electronic cigarette ban is ineffective.
In September 2019, the Indian government issued a ban on electronic cigarettes, prohibiting their production, sale, and promotion. However, electronic cigarettes are still easily available in tobacco retail stores across India, and there are no age verification measures for purchasers. The survey also found that many electronic cigarette transactions occur online. Experts are calling for the Indian government to strengthen the enforcement of the electronic cigarette ban to uphold the seriousness of the policy.
Translated by Wei Meng from India website
