Brazil Considers Legalizing E-Cigarettes

On October 16, according to OBServatorio, a study from the Federal University of Pelotas found that one-fifth of young people in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, use e-cigarettes. The survey also showed that these devices, also known as e-cigarettes, are becoming increasingly popular among young people aged 18 to 24. The proportion of minors in Brazil who have tried the product is 16.8%, compared to only 7% in the UK. At the end of this month, the Federal Senate in Brasília will hold a public hearing to discuss the importance of regulating e-cigarettes.

Although e-cigarettes are not regulated in Brazil, they are freely sold on the streets. Experts say this is a factor that increases the risk for users. This is because, being illegal, there is no regulation on their entry into the country, the illegal market, and the substances used in these devices. It is reported that the Federal Senate in Brasília will hold a public hearing at the end of this month to discuss the importance of regulating e-cigarettes. Brazil needs to take action to ensure the health of young people.