THE Sale of Electronic Cigarettes in Brazil continues to grow, challenging the prohibition imposed by National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) imposed in 2009.
In 2024, there was an alarming increase in 153% in the seizures of electronic cigarettes on Brazilian highways.
The Federal Highway Police confiscated more than 620 thousand illegal units, compared to about 240 thousand the previous year.
These numbers indicate substantial growth in the clandestine market of these products.
Health risks and illegal trade
Experts warn of the dangers associated with the consumption of these unregulated devices.
There are reports that substances like amphetamine and THC (Cannabis component) They are being mixed with products, increasing the risks to users.
The lack of control over the manufacture and sale of these items has created an even more chaotic scenario than before the ban on ban.
While nearly 100 countries have already regulated electronic cigarettes with rigid rules for production, sale and advertising, Brazil maintains its prohibitive posture.
In the United States, for example, consumption is controlled by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) which requires manufacturers to submit new products for approval before being sold.
Debate on Regulation
The discussion on the regulation of electronic cigarettes in Brazil remains heated.
Some experts argue that Anvisa has missed the opportunity to recognize the evolution of science and technology in the last 16 years, when many countries have adopted a more progressive .
On the other hand, the World Health Organization (WHO) It considers electronic cigarettes a threat to health and recommends that countries treat vapes in the same way as conventional tobacco.
There is a consensus among experts that regulation could be a way out to ensure product quality and safety, and protect users and prevent use by people who have never had contact with nicotine.
This content was originally published despite Anvisa’s ban, increasing sales of electronic cigarettes on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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