A bill to regulate electronic nicotine delivery systems, commonly known as vapes and e cigarettes, has been introduced in the Senate Standing Committee on Health to control their sale and use in the federal capital.
Senator Sarmad Ali tabled the Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Regulation Bill, which proposes a legal framework to regulate the import, marketing, distribution, and sale of vaping products. The bill sets a minimum age of 18 for the purchase of vapes and bans their sale within 50 meters of schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
The proposed law places vaping under regulations similar to traditional tobacco products. It bans the use of e-cigarettes in public transport, government offices, parks, and other public places. The bill also prohibits all forms of advertising and promotion, including on television, social media, and billboards.
To regulate product safety, the bill sets a maximum nicotine limit of 40 milligrams per milliliter and requires child resistant, tamper proof packaging with mandatory health warnings. Online sellers would also need to implement age verification systems.
The bill proposes fines starting at Rs. 50,000 for violations of age and location restrictions, with stricter penalties for repeat offenses and illegal sales. The Senate committee has begun reviewing the draft, which is now under consideration by relevant ministries before further legislative action.