On March 27, the Argentine National Ministry of Health issued Resolution No. 565/2023 in the Official Gazette, stating that importing, distributing, marketing, and promoting "heated tobacco products" (PTC) will be prohibited.
The Ministry of Health explained that a heated tobacco product is an electrical device that heats special cigarettes containing reconstituted tobacco to a temperature that does not produce combustion. Although they are advertised as low-risk products, no independent studies have shown that they are not harmful to health. Instead, some investigations have confirmed that they contain many toxic substances found in regular cigarettes; the concentration is higher in some cases.
It is reported that Argentina banned the import, sale, and influence of electronic cigarette products in 2011. Decree No. 602/2013 also classifies e-cigarettes as tobacco products, and therefore the National Tobacco Control Law (No. 26687) prohibits using e-cigarettes in closed public places and on public transport.
Reference: Salud limita los “Productos de Tabaco Calentado” y promueve la cesación tabáquica en la población
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