Uzbekistan Proposes Ban on E-Cigarettes and ENDS Products

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Apr.15.2024

Uzbekistan Proposes Ban on E-Cigarettes and ENDS Products

Uzbekistan proposes ban on e-cigarettes and their liquids, with violators facing fines or imprisonment, according to health ministry.

According to a report from Trend on April 12th, the Uzbekistan Ministry of Health has proposed a draft law to ban the circulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and heated tobacco products in the country.

Currently, the draft bill has been publicly released on the legal documents discussion portal website in Uzbekistan. At the same time, according to the bill, the Ministry of Health proposes that those who violate this ban will face a fine of $1000 or five years in prison.

According to data from the Uzbekistan Statistics Agency, from January to February 2024, the country's production of tobacco and its products reached 2.1 billion units. During the same period, the country's exports of tobacco and its products amounted to $7.8 million, while imports totaled $10.5 million.

Also Read:

[1] Adjustment of Consumption Tax Rates for Alcohol and Tobacco Products in Uzbekistan

[2] Uzbekistan Government Blocks Illegal Trade of Alcohol and Tobacco

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