The Legislation in The Province Of Santa Fe, Argentina Has Expanded The Scope Of Tobacco Control. E-cigarettes And Heated Tobacco Products Have Also Been Included in The Regulatory Framework.

According to the RTSmedios news report: The lower house of the provincial parliament of Sanfey Province in Argentina has passed a bill, which has been reviewed by half of the members, aiming to revise the 12.432th "Provincial Tobacco Control Law" implemented in 2005. This law will include electronic cigarettes, vaporization devices, and heated tobacco products under the regulatory system to address the rapid popularity of these products among teenagers.
"We have noticed that electronic cigarettes are very popular among teenagers. These devices are colorful, have fruity scents and cartoon patterns, and are highly attractive. However, regardless of whether they contain nicotine or not, they are toxic and not harmless." The author of the bill, member Sonia Martorano, stated during the debate. The bill added the phrase "and vaping (y vapear)" to the original law and expanded the regulatory scope to "all electronic devices that produce aerosols, regardless of whether they contain nicotine." At the same time, heated tobacco sticks were also officially included in the regulatory category.
Martorano pointed out that the high temperature and humidity during the use of these products can cause respiratory irritation and chronic damage. "Users will inhale heavy metal particles such as lead, nickel and cadmium, causing long-term harm to lung health." She emphasized that the prevention work cannot rely solely on legislation; it is also necessary to strengthen public education and information dissemination. "Currently, society lacks understanding of the harm of electronic cigarettes. We must start from schools and family education to let everyone know that vaping is harmful."