Guyana restricts imports of vaping products

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government has formally restricted the importation of vaping products, devices and related substances, following concerns about their growing use among children and young people and the potential public health risks.

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, signed the Customs (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2026 on Wednesday, which was subsequently published in the Official Gazette.

The order amends the Second Schedule to the Customs Act to prohibit the importation of vaping products, vaping devices, components and substances, except where approval is granted in writing by the minister responsible for health.