Key Points:
- Gibraltar plans to ban the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after January 1, 2009 starting in 2027, in order to create a smoke-free generation.
- The draft also includes provisions to ban the sale and advertising of disposable e-cigarettes, prohibit the sale of nicotine products to individuals under the age of 18, and impose strict requirements on retailers.
- Public consultation is now open until April 22nd.
According to a report by GBC on March 31st, the legislation to create a smoke-free generation in Gibraltar has been announced.
The directive issued by Gibraltar's Minister for Health, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, outlines plans to ban the sale of tobacco to individuals born on or after January 1, 2009. The ban is set to take effect in 2027, when this group will reach the age of 18.
The proposed legislation also includes banning the sale and advertising of disposable e-cigarettes, prohibiting the sale of nicotine products to those under 18, and imposing strict requirements on retailers.
Public consultation is now open and will accept opinions from the public through email or written form, with a deadline of April 22nd.
Vasquez described the draft as one of the most forward-thinking public health proposals in Gibraltar, aimed at protecting young people, promoting health and well-being, and reducing environmental hazards.
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