Can we regulate the e-cigarette industry?

Does the Philippines have the resources and capacity to regulate the electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) industry? Food and Drug Administration director Dr Kenneth Hartigan-Go identified several challenges the regulatory body will face — should government opt for regulation instead of an outright ban. For instance, the agency will have to check on the provision of areas for vapers, or those who use e-cigarettes. Other challenges include product classification, online sales, the lack of a scientific consensus about safety, and the probably preponderance of do-it-yourself (DIY) e-cigarettes. These DIY e-cigarettes would be nearly impossible to regulate, Hartigan-Go said.

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