According to Gaz's report on October 28th, the Regulatory and Tobacco Industry Protection Tracking Group of the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil has developed a work plan for the next phase. The group, led by Progressive Party member Marcus Vinícius de Almeida, plans to expand technical, economic, and scientific discussions on regulations related to e-cigarette devices (DEFs) and their impact on the industry.
Representative De Almeida emphasized the importance of involving all relevant stakeholders in the discussion. He stated, "Tobacco growers play a crucial role in the economy of Rio Grande do Sul, providing income not only for their families but for the entire state. We need to ensure that they are included in all hearings that directly impact their livelihoods. With the growth of the tobacco market and e-cigarette devices, these new developments need to be properly addressed.
At the same time, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has just concluded a public consultation on regulating e-cigarettes in Brazil. Since 2009, the manufacture, import, sale, and advertising of these products have been prohibited. The consultation collected over 7,500 opinions, which will serve as a basis for the agency to analyze potential legislative changes.
The group has organized the following debate schedule at the Saldanha Viêra da Cunha meeting room on the third floor of the Rio Grande do Sul State Council in Rio Grande do Sul.
October 30, 15:00: Outlook on the tobacco industry regarding DEFs October 31, 15:00: Impact of DEFs on public health policies November 6, 14:00: Scientific research and evidence on DEFs
The focus of the meeting was to gather input from all stakeholders, from producers to public health experts, to ensure the discussion is balanced and based on scientific evidence. Representative De Almeida summarized by stating, "We need regulations that can balance economic impacts and health issues.
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