Tamil Nadu govt bans e-cigarettes, users' body to approach judiciary

Association of Vapers India have begun protesting the move

Citing health hazards, the Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacturing, sale distribution and use or possession of e-cigarettes under the category of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). The decision follows the ban of manufacturing and sale of ENDS in at least 6 other states including Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Reportedly, a recent government order was issued to prohibit manufacturing, sale, distribution, import and possession of e-cigarettes. According to the government officials, the decision has been taken considering the health hazards as products have heavy metals and nicotine and can even cause burns and explosion.
 

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