Uzbekistan plans to ban e-cigarettes, tobacco heating systems
April 12, 2024 by trend.az
Uzbekistan plans to ban e-cigarettes, tobacco heating systems
Uzbekistan's Ministry of Health plans to ban electronic nicotine delivery systems, including e-cigarettes, and tobacco heating systems. The draft law aims to prohibit their circulation in the country, with proposed penalties ranging from a $1,000 fine to five years of imprisonment for violations. Despite this, Uzbekistan's tobacco production reached 2.1 billion pieces in the first two months of 2024. Tobacco exports amounted to $7.8 million, with imports totaling $10.5 million during the same period.
10.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.5 million current smokers in Uzbekistan 19.40% of men are current smokers but only 0.90% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
