The National Health Oversight Agency (Anvisa) released the results of its Regulatory Impact Analysis Report (AIR) this Wednesday (6). Discussing electronic cigarette regulation in Brazil.
The document was found in Collegiate Board Decision (RDC) 46 of 2009.
The AIR, presented to the executives of the regulatory agency, brought in the illuminating data collected by Anvisa’s technical team on the use of that cigarette, including some key features such as health effects, toxicity, and international organizations’ position on the flavored vapor generator.
Why did Anvisa maintain its Vape ban?
At the end of the study, the experts emphasized that there is no scientific evidence. who can prove all the benefits of electronic cigarettes in the treatment against smokingeven that these products are less harmful to health than regular cigarettes.
According to the report, there are indications that these vapor emission devices are causing more chemical dependence, as well as acting as a gateway to smoking for children, adolescents and young adults. Therefore, AIR recommends expanding RDC nº 46 with actions to control illicit trade in device, in addition to educational campaigns to combat smoking.
At the end of the unanimous endorsement of the e-cigarette ban, Cristiane Jourdan, Anvisa’s director of industry responsible for regulating the tobacco industry, said “to detail the rules in the registry” even if there was a single change. of DEFs [dispositivos eletrônicos para fumar], can endanger the health of the populationespecially children and adolescents.
Source: Tec Mundo
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