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Anyone born on or after January 1, 2007 living in the Maldives may be affected by the first-ever smoking ban.
On November 1, a new law proposed by the country’s President Mohamed Muiz earlier this year came into effect in the country, banning smoking, shopping and smoking for all generations. use tobacco.
In a press release, the Department of Health called this “a historic milestone in the nation’s protection efforts.” public health and promote a tobacco-free generation. ”
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The ban applies to all forms of tobacco and requires retailers to verify the age of users before selling them.
Maldives also completely prohibits the import, sale, distribution, possession and use of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette products, regardless of age.
Maldivian authorities say the move marks a “historic milestone” for public health. (St. Petersburg)
“The generational tobacco ban reflects the government’s strong commitment to protecting tobacco. young people protect against the harms of tobacco,” the ministry added in a statement.
The World Health Organization has said that tobacco use is an “epidemic” and “one of the greatest public health threats the world has ever faced.”
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According to WHO data, tobacco use is responsible for more than 7 million deaths, disability and long-term suffering from tobacco-related diseases each year.
The new law prohibits anyone born after January 1, 2007 from purchasing or using tobacco products. (St. Petersburg)
“Tobacco use in all its forms is harmful, and there is no safe level of tobacco exposure,” the agency said.
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The group added that smoking is the most common form of tobacco use worldwide.
This legislation complements existing restrictions on e-cigarettes and e-cigarette products. (St. Petersburg)
The Maldives is the first country to achieve a cross-generational smoking ban. new zealand It proposed a ban that would outlaw the sale of cigarettes to people born after January 1, 2009, starting in 2024.
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However, the ban was repealed in 2023 before it could take effect.
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The UK is currently considering similar legislation, the Tobacco and Vaping Bill, which, if passed, would ban anyone born after January 1, 2009 from purchasing tobacco products or vaping.
