Finance Minister signs Vaping Order, published in Official Gazette

Following an announcement by President Irfaan Ali recently that the government would be placing restrictions on the importation of vaping products into Guyana, pointing out the growing concerns over their use among children and young people, as well there being potential risks to public health, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh yesterday signed the Order, which was then published in the Official Gazette.

President Ali had noted in his public announcement that his government was prompted by concerns raised by parents, teachers, religious leaders and other members of society about the widespread and unregulated importation, sale and use of vaping products in Guyana.

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He further stated that “..as a responsible government, as a listening government, we have a duty to protect public health, particularly the health and well-being of our children and young people and to ensure that products presenting potential risks to consumers are subject to appropriate oversight and control.”