Key point: Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency recently revealed plans to launch a public consultation on vape regulation in the second half of this year. According to CEO Antonio Barra Torres, the process
Recently, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency announced plans to begin public consultations on e-cigarette regulation in the second half of this year. According to CEO Antonio Barra Torres, this process is currently in the drafting stage of the standard proposal.Currently, the marketing, import, and distribution of e-cigarettes are illegal in Brazil. Anyone importing devices, accessories, refills, and e-liquids may face legal penalties, including fines of up to 1.5 million reais (approximately 224,000 RMB).During the public consultation process, social and economic activists participating in the discussions will submit statements, opinions, or suggestions to the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency before the deadline. The content of the public consultation will be consolidated by the technical department and then submitted by Barra Torres to the agency's board of directors, which will make the final decision on the regulation.