Minsa mantiene prohibición de cigarrillos electrónicos por “grave daño a la salud”
La institución advirtió que el incumplimiento de la resolución dará lugar a la aplicación de sanciones conforme a la legislación vigente.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's Ministry of Health (Minsa) maintains a ban on e-cigarettes and similar devices, in effect since 2021.
- The ban prohibits the manufacture, import, export, promotion, sale, and use of these products, with or without nicotine.
- Minsa cites 'serious health damage' from nicotine and toxic substances as the reason for the prohibition.
- The resolution is based on the General Health Law, emphasizing the state's role in controlling public health risks.
- Non-compliance will lead to sanctions according to existing legislation.
- State institutions are urged to ensure strict national compliance with the ban.
- Despite the ban, informal sales and use of e-cigarettes persist, particularly among youth.