A first offence usually means an on-the-spot fine of AED 500 , rising to AED 3,00010,000 if unresolved
The government also underscores reported instances of novel lung diseases associated with these products, emphasizing that the use of electronic cigarettes or vapes can encourage tobacco consumption, potentially worsening smoking rates in Mexico
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With regard to marketing and safety of e-cigarettes' electronics, batteries, and spare parts, these components are already regulated by existing directives
Being unable to obtain flavoured products may lead to consumers trying to make their own flavours, without a full understanding of the flavourings that are safe for this purpose - this could end up being damaging to the consumer
Further research on understanding the strategies of TTCs as well as the countermeasures adopted by countries against the tobacco industry could help inform the development of tobacco control policies and support the implementation of the FCTC in countries where TTCs have not yet saturated the market