Mexico City Shuts Down 38 E-cigarette Stores Before World No Tobacco Day

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May.22.2024

Mexico City Shuts Down 38 E-cigarette Stores Before World No Tobacco Day

Mexico City temporarily shuts down 38 e-cigarette shops violating tobacco control laws ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31.

According to a report by Quadratín on May 21st, in response to World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, Mexico City temporarily closed 38 stores that were found to be violating tobacco control laws by selling e-cigarettes.

The Mexican Ministry of Health (SEDESA) reported through the Mexican Public Health Protection Agency (AGEPSA) that since 2023, a total of 21,410 e-cigarettes, flavorings, and pods have been seized. Additionally, more than 1,200 e-cigarettes or e-cigarette devices were found in a building located in the center of the country's capital.

At the same time, the organization also provided consultations to 3344 businesses, requiring them to comply with the regulations of having "100% smoke-free, emission-free, and e-cigarette-free spaces." Additionally, the organization's promotional activities in the city area have trained 2215 individuals, distributed 113 "100% smoke-free, emission-free, and e-cigarette-free spaces" certificates, and handed out 19,021 printed materials on the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarettes to health, as well as restrictions on their use and consumption.

References:

[1] Suspenden 38 locales en CDMX por venta de vapeadores

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[1] Mexican Authorities Seize Huge Quantity of Illegal E-Cigarettes

[2] Mexican Presidential Candidate Proposes for National Police Academy to Regulate Vapes

[3] Protesters in Mexico Rally against E-cigarette Ban Amendment

[4] Republican Lawmakers Urge Biden Administration to Withdraw Tobacco Ban Proposal

[5] 1 Year after Mexico's Smoking Ban: E-cig Easily Purchased in Chinatown for Less than 50 yuan

[6] Mexico's President to Propose Ban on E-Cigarettes by 2024

[7] Implications of Mexican Court Decision on E-cigarette

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