Brazilian Senator Seeks Strict Regulations on E-cigarette Sales

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Nov.30.2023

Brazilian Senator Seeks Strict Regulations on E-cigarette Sales

Brazilian Senator Soraia Tronick from Podemos-MS party proposes strict regulations on e-cigarette sales, aiming to establish clear rules for production, supervision, and advertising.

According to a report from Onortao, Brazilian Senator Soraya Thronicke from the Podemos-MS party has proposed strict regulations in the Senate to govern the sale of e-cigarettes in the region.

Tronic has reminded that she has submitted a proposal (PL 5008/2023), which aims to establish clear regulations for the production, sale, supervision, and advertising of e-cigarettes.

References:

[1] Soraya Thronicke defende regulamentação para cigarros eletrônicos no Brasil

Also Read:

[1] Future of e-Cigarettes in Brazil: Anvisa's Public Meeting

[2] Former Brazilian Health Regulator: E-cig should be Regulated rather than Prohibited

[3] Illegal Electronic Products Seized in Two Brazilian Cities.

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