Illegal e-cigarette sales: Oman announces new fines
January 18, 2024 by gulfbusiness.com
Illegal e-cigarette sales: Oman announces new fines
Selling electronic cigarettes, shisha or any associated accessories will incur fines of up to OMR2,000 ($5,208) in Oman, according to a new circular. The sale and marketing of e-cigarettes have been banned in Oman since 2015 by the country’s Consumer Protection Authority. However, the use and possession of e-cigarettes in Oman are legal, according to the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction.
10.70% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 421,000 current smokers in Oman 16.10% of men are current smokers but only 0.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
