圭亚那总统宣布禁止电子烟进口：海关令将签署 仅卫生当局批准者除外 称保护儿童与学校
乔治敦——据圭亚那新闻部（DPI）官方发布，总统穆罕默德·伊尔凡·阿里周六（10月17日）晚宣布，圭亚那将限制电子烟产品进口，理由是儿童与青少年使用电子烟的现象日益令人担忧，以及电子烟对公共健康的潜在风险。
根据这项安排，总统办公室负责财政事务的高级部长阿什尼·辛格将依据《海关法》第82:01章签署命令，禁止进口各类电子烟，但经卫生部长或相关烟草管制当局批准的除外。DPI称，这项措施源于家长、教师、宗教领袖与社区成员的反映：电子烟的可获得性与使用在圭亚那不断上升，尤其是在学校系统内。
阿里表示，尽管电子烟产品常被宣传为传统香烟的替代品，但它们并非无害。他援引世界卫生组织的警告称，电子烟存在接触有毒物质、呼吸系统问题与尼古丁成瘾等潜在健康风险，尼古丁成瘾可以影响儿童与青少年的大脑发育；他还提到孕期接触电子烟的潜在风险，并提醒电子烟的长期影响仍令人担忧。阿里说：「今晚，我相信我们正迈出果断的一步，保护我们的孩子、保护我们的学校，守护我们的家庭、社区与社会。」
DPI称，这项限制主要针对娱乐用途的电子烟进口，同时保留经相关卫生当局批准的合法医疗、治疗或其他替代用途的可能性；任何获批准的用途都必须符合适用法律、法规与既定医疗标准，哪些产品符合条件由相关监管环节把关决定。（GSM 据圭亚那新闻部 DPI 官方发布）
Guyana's President Announces a Ban on Vape Imports: Customs Order to Be Signed, With Exceptions Only for Health-Authority Approvals
Georgetown — President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced restrictions on the importation of vaping products into Guyana, citing growing concerns over their use among children and young people and the potential risks to public health, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI), Guyana's official information agency.
The order, which will be signed by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, under the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01, will prohibit the importation of vapes of all kinds, except those approved by the Minister of Health or the relevant tobacco control authorities. The measure follows concerns raised by parents, teachers, religious leaders and community members about the increasing accessibility and use of vaping products, particularly within the school system, DPI said.
President Ali noted that, although vaping products are often marketed as alternatives to conventional cigarettes, they are not harmless. He referenced warnings from the World Health Organization about potential health risks, including exposure to toxic substances, respiratory problems and nicotine addiction, which can affect brain development in children and adolescents. He also highlighted the potential risks associated with exposure during pregnancy and cautioned that the long-term consequences of vaping remain a concern. "This evening, I believe we are taking a decisive step in protecting our children, protecting our schools, and safeguarding our families, communities, and society," the president said, emphasising that the government has a responsibility to respond to emerging public health challenges.
The restrictions are primarily intended to address the importation of vaping products for recreational use, while preserving the possibility of approval for legitimate medicinal, therapeutic or alternative applications by the relevant health authorities. Any such use must meet applicable laws, regulations and established medical standards, with decisions on qualifying products subject to the appropriate oversight, DPI said. (GSM, from Guyana's Department of Public Information)
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