Brazil’s drug authority votes to uphold ban on e-cigarettes
Brazil’s national drug authority Anvisa has published a resolution banning the manufacture, import, marketing, distribution, storage, transportation, and advertising of electronic smoking devices, also known as vapes. The new decision comes into effect today (Apr. 24) and upholds a ban imposed in 2009.The document also prohibits the entry of these products brought by travelers in any form of import, including as part of their baggage or hand luggage for one’s own use.During the voting session, Anvisa’s Director-President Antonio Barra Torres read out opinions from 32 Brazilian scientific associations for around two hours, as well as positions from the ministries of Health, Justice, and Public Security and Finance. He also mentioned the public consultation held on the subject between De...