GMSA, PSC back vape restrictions, demand strict enforcement

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) and the Private Sector Commission (PSC) have thrown their support behind the government’s announced measures to restrict the importation of vaping products, noting that the move is an important step towards protecting children and young people from the potential health risks associated with vaping.

In separate statements, the two private sector bodies welcomed the announcement by President Irfaan Ali, while calling for clear implementation guidelines, strict enforcement and public education to ensure the measures achieve their intended purpose.

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The GMSA said it recognised growing concerns about the accessibility and use of vaping products among school-aged children and adolescents, noting that the risks of nicotine dependence and exposure to harmful substances require appropriate safeguards.