If in France, it will be banned from vaping in transport, schools or in certain workplaces within six months across the world, we oscillate between great tolerance and great firmness.
IN RUSSIA, YOU LET VAPOTAGE!
Among the most permissive countries, we find Russia where there are no regulations, no prohibitions. At the moment, the Russians are succumbing to vaping because a law passed in 2013 has firmly regulated the classic cigarette. Obviously the Russians have adapted and it is especially the 18-30 year olds who vape. No ban in Portugal either. On the other hand, a tax on the liquid of electronic cigarettes came to hit users. Due to this tax, many shops in Portugal closed and eventually the tax was reduced. In Italy, vaping on (almost) all floors, but a heavy tax hits e-cigarettes, in the same way as tobacco.
IN GREAT BRITAIN, THE E-CIGARETTE IS REFUNDED!
In the group of permissive countries, the British decided to reimburse the electronic cigarette because the Ministry of Health considers that vaping is 95% less dangerous than tobacco. The electronic cigarette is considered as a means of smoking cessation. As a result, doctors are allowed to prescribe a brand of e-cigarettes to help patients stop smoking. And there, refund.
The measure is very popular in Great Britain where there are around three million vapers. On the other hand, not all doctors agree with this regulation because some consider that vaping is dangerous for health.
RESTRICTIONS AND FINES FOR VAPOTAGE
Many countries have chosen to regulate vaping. The restrictions are played out on several levels. The prohibition of sale to minors, in Greece, Romania, Croatia or Poland. Afterwards, he has the bans on vaping in public places, like in Spain. Finally, in Germany, the restriction is on points of sale. The sale of e-cigarettes is done only in pharmacies in several German regions, and also on the internet.
The most restrictive countries are in Latin America where Argentina, Brazil and Mexico prohibit the sale. And also Asia, with Singapore, which is already particularly harsh on tobacco smokers. Not surprisingly, vaping is prohibited, but above all, it is prohibited to own an e-cigarette. Violators risk a $ 5.000 fine. In Hong Kong, it can also cost thousands of dollars. A shame when we know that electronic cigarettes are manufactured largely in Hong Kong.
Source : Francetvinfo.fr
