New Delhi: The Central Government had recently announced a ban on e-cigarettes in the country. Now the government has also banned its verse. The Ministry of Commerce has given information about prohibiting the import of e-cigarettes and related parts (eg refill pod and e-hookah). According to the Ministry, this notification has been issued for compliance with the Government's Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacturing, Import, Export, Transport, Sales, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Prohibition Ordinance 2019.
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in the notification, 'All electronic nicotine delivery systems including electronic cigarettes or any part or component of it like refill pods, atomizers, cartages, non-burning, hot (hit not burn) products, e-hookahs and others Import of equipment has been banned. It is to be known that India imported $ 9.12 million e-cigarette product in 2018-19. Imports of $ 58 million during April-July in the current financial year.
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The government last week issued an ordinance under which the production, import, export and sale, distribution or advertisement of e-cigarettes would be considered an offense. Imprisonment for one year and a fine up to one lakh rupees in the case of first offense. The next time for the offense can be imprisoned for three years and a fine of up to five lakh rupees or both. For the storage of electronic cigarettes can also be imprisoned for up to six months or a fine of up to Rs 50 thousand or both.
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