Régimen de Nicaragua refuerza la prohibición total de cigarrillos electrónicos
Las autoridades sanitarias justifican esta decisión por los riesgos graves que representan estos dispositivos para la salud pública
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's Ministry of Health (Minsa) officially reaffirmed the absolute ban on electronic cigarettes and similar devices.
- The ban was initially established by Ministerial Resolution No. 334-2021 on June 28, 2021.
- All natural and legal persons, public or private, are prohibited from manufacturing, exporting, importing, promoting, advertising, storing, distributing, commercializing, and using these devices.
- The prohibition applies to systems for electronic nicotine administration, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and similar devices, with or without nicotine.
- The Minsa cites grave health damage and potential cancer development due to nicotine and toxic substances as justification for the ban.
- Violators will face sanctions according to current legislation, based on the General Health Law.
- Government institutions are urged to ensure effective enforcement nationwide.
- This reaffirmation continues the health policy implemented since 2021.