Senate committee weighs vape ban
Summary
The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination held a detailed discussion on a private member's bill proposing a ban on vape use. The bill, titled “The Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Regulation) Bill, 2025,” received positive feedback from committee members. The Ministry of Health briefed the committee on stakeholder objections and recommended a complete ban, citing concerns that vapes could be used to facilitate drug intoxication. The committee undertook an in-depth discussion on the bill's provisions.
(Source:The Express Tribune)