Indian gov't warns of 'epidemic' among youths, in latest and potentially biggest move against vaping globally.
India banned the sale of electronic cigarettes on Wednesday and warned of an “epidemic” among young people, in the latest and potentially biggest move against vaping globally over growing health concerns.
The ban, which also covers the production, import and advertising of such devices, comes at a time when vaping is facing increased scrutiny in other countries. India has 106 million adult smokers, second only to China in the world, making it a lucrative market for companies making vaping products such as US-based Juul and Philip Morris, which manufactures a heat-not-burn tobacco device.
A spokeswoman for Juul in India declined to comment. Philip Morris did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But many tobacco-control activists are opposed to the devices, saying they could lead to nicotine addiction and push people towards consuming tobacco. Shares in ITC, India’s top cigarette maker, ended up nearly one percent, while its rival Godfrey Phillips surged 5.2 percent. E-cigarettes form just a tiny part of their product range.
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