El Presidente Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/no-more-e-cigarettes-shisha-feb-new-law-kicks SINGAPORE — Smokers, take note. In six days, you have to discard any prohibited tobacco products that you may have in your possession. The first phase of the implementation of the amendments to the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act (TCASA) will take place from Feb 1, where the prohibition on the purchase, use and possession of emerging and imitation tobacco products will come into force, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement on Friday (Jan 26). Examples of these products include smokeless tobacco products, chewing tobacco and shisha, as well as vaporisers such as e-cigarettes, e-pipes and e-cigars. Those who are caught purchasing, in the possession of, or using emerging and imitation tobacco products are liable to a fine not exceeding S$2,000, said the MOH. The ministry added that those who are convicted for importing, selling, or distributing the prohibited products are — for the first offence — liable to a fine not exceeding S$10,000 or imprisonment for up to six months or both. Those who are convicted for the second or subsequent offence can be subjected to a fine not exceeding S$20,000 or imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both. The changes to the TCASA came after Members of Parliament last year called for even more stringent measures to lower the smoking rate. Under the amended act, the MOH has increased the Minimum Legal Age (MLA) for tobacco from 18 to 21 progressively. The MLA for the purchase, use, possession, sale and supply of tobacco products will first be raised from 18 to 19 years old on Jan 1 next year. “The MLA will subsequently be raised to 20 on Jan 1, 2020, and to 21 on Jan 1, 2021,” said the MOH. The ministry urged smokers to quit smoking to reduce the risk of smoking-related illnesses. It added that individuals seeking to quit smoking should use methods that are proven safe and effective, such as going cold turkey, undergoing smoke cessation counselling and using licensed nicotine replacement therapies. The MOH also urges members of the public who have information on the illegal importation, distribution or sales, purchase, use and possession of prohibited tobacco products to report to the Health Sciences Authority’s Tobacco Regulation Branch via telephone numbers 6684 2036 or 6684 2037 during office hours (9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday), or via email at [email protected]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 49 minutes ago, El Presidente said: The ministry urged smokers to quit smoking to reduce the risk of smoking-related illnesses. https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2015/06/19/british-tobacco-policy-experts-say-singapore-ban-on-e-cigarettes-and-low-risk-tobacco-products-unscientific-unethical-and-harmful-to-health/ I'm sure the tobacco lobby got their hooks into the Singapore gov't at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaw63 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The Singapore government doesn’t want anyone to smoke...period. They don’t want any new alternatives to pop up whilst they tighten the screws on tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, kwsaw63 said: The Singapore government doesn’t want anyone to smoke...period. They don’t want any new alternatives to pop up whilst they tighten the screws on tobacco. I think that horse has already bolted I would've thought it more sensible to tighten the screws on tobacco, making everyone who doesn't quit move to vapes, and then putting the screws on the vapes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaw63 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 50 minutes ago, polarbear said: I think that horse has already bolted I would've thought it more sensible to tighten the screws on tobacco, making everyone who doesn't quit move to vapes, and then putting the screws on the vapes Vapes are still niche in Singapore, so they want to nip it in the bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Wow. So to stop tobacco related illnesses, let’s ban all NON tobacco products. Brilliant game plan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Singapore has yet to implement their final solution, stop all tobacco related illnesses by banning breathing... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigaar Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Also sounds like many travelers considering connecting through their airport may want to reconsider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrouchoMarx Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Fkn nazis..... I thought we won that war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Seems inline with other laws there with gambling, drinking, behavior on the subway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeman Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Not to get overtly political, but in a nationalized healthcare system this can happen. In the US our healthcare system is far from perfect. We really don't have a "system" per se. But the arms length between government helps us when it comes to individual liberty and health. That's not that what is happening in Singapore is going to happen everywhere, but if tobacco-related illness is causing their costs to go up, they could act. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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