Egypt’s vape industry welcomes the decision by local authorities to allow the import and commercialization of vaping products.
Egypt has very high smoking rates and adult smokers have been gradually switching from smoking to vaping, as a way to quit or reduce harm.
The country is also known for having a major problem with counterfeit products in general, and the e-cigarette market is no different.
The sales, distribution, and importation of e-cigarettes had been banned locally since 2015, when the Ministry of Health issued a harsh measure in accordance with a 2011 decision taken by the Specialized Technical Committee of Drugs.
This ban has resulted in a myriad of illegal vape shops across the country that sell the product and its accessories, often smuggled into the country. Last year, the Industry Committee of the House of Representatives in Egypt adopted a new legislation against fake branding and products, whether local or global, imposing severe punishments on producers.
Diane Caruana – VapingPost – 2022-05-26.
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