2FIRSTS | Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court Rejects Challenge, New Vape Rules to Take Effect on August 6
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court upheld new vape regulations set to take effect on August 6, rejecting a challenge to the rules.Summary
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court has rejected a legal challenge attempting to block new regulations on vape products, ensuring they will take effect on August 6th as planned. The regulations, promoted by the Health Ministry, aim to reduce vaping, particularly among young people, by banning appealing flavors like fruit and desserts, capping nicotine concentration at 20mg/ml, and restricting packaging and advertising. The court found that the challenge, filed by an individual claiming therapeutic use of vapes, did not demonstrate a violation of constitutional rights. The new rules also include restrictions on container size (10ml) and strengthen inspection mechanisms to ensure compliance. This decision reinforces the state’s authority to regulate products posing public health risks.
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