Peter Dator (Photo credit: Vapers PH)
Activists for electronic cigarettes are praising the Philippines for enacting progressive legislation on e-cigarettes. The e-cigarette law, which took effect on July 25, lowers the purchasing age for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, removes restrictions on two flavors of e-liquid, and allows for e-cigarette sponsorships beyond industry associations and trade events.
The Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA), Nancy Loucas, has stated that "the implementation of some of the most advanced e-cigarette laws in the Asia Pacific region has now made the Philippines an international leader in reducing tobacco harm effectively." "This is a huge wake-up call for other countries and encourages smokers to switch to safer nicotine products.
Peter Dator, President of Vapers PH, stated that the new law provides protection for minors, helps eliminate black markets, ensures safety standards, and provides viable alternatives for adult smokers.
By implementing a successful THR strategy, we have now joined approximately 70 countries globally with declining smoking rates," said Dator. "This is truly a milestone legislation and I hope that other countries will follow suit. Accepting e-cigarettes is the only way to eradicate smoking.
Dator also praised Philippine legislators for resisting attempts by foreign entities to influence the country's health policies.
It is well known that the Philippines has been a target for American billionaires, whose so-called charitable foundations have fueled anti-vaping sentiments," he said. "Our leaders have now stepped up to confront these bullies, and their legacy will be passed down for generations.
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