Myanmar issues ban on e-cigarettes


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YANGON: Myanmar has banned the import, sale and use of e-cigarettes, e-shisha and related accessories, according to the Ministry of Health on Friday (Feb 20).

The ban was issued by the Ministry of Health under authorisation from the Cabinet on Feb 18, prohibiting the importation, exportation, sale, possession, storage, carrying, distribution, use and consumption of e-cigarettes and related accessories, as well as electronic shisha.

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