Kazakhstan bans vapes
April 22, 2024 by akipress.com
Kazakhstan bans vapes
Kazakhstan has banned vapes through amendments signed by President Tokayev. Violations will incur fines up to $16,500 and potential imprisonment. The law includes criminal penalties for importing, producing, and selling vapes, with restrictions on advertising for such products. Devices heating liquids, with or without nicotine, for inhalable aerosols are affected. The law will be enacted 60 days after publication.
20.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.9 million current smokers in Kazakhstan 34.60% of men are current smokers but only 6.70% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
