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Israeli smokers will soon find it much harder to light up

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz intends to combat smoking addiction in Israel, including disposable electronic cigarettes popular among Israeli teenagers.

by  Maytal Yasur Beit-Or
Published on  07-02-2021 09:01
Last modified: 07-02-2021 09:16
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Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz is set to propose legislation to combat smoking addiction in Israel, including disposable electronic cigarettes that have become popular among Israeli teenagers.

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According to sources privy to the issue, "There is concern that in the past the decision-making of the political echelon with regards to e-cigarettes was motivated by unprofessional considerations." In contrast, "Horowitz intends to investigate the matter of disposable electronic cigarettes and government policies and restrictions on smoking products … with the consideration of public health alone."

As part of his initiative, the health minister is looking to raise the tax on vapors to equal regular cigarettes and tobacco; withdraw the special permit that had been granted to newspapers and other written advertising to print cigarette ads; and adopt graphic warnings on cigarette packages – a measure not yet applied in Israel but used in 120 countries worldwide.

Disposable vapors have become popular among Israeli teenagers due to their lower cost compared to reusable alternatives. They also come pre-filled with e-liquid and a pre-charged battery, making them usable immediately upon purchase.

"The idea to make electronic cigarettes disposable is a sophisticated and dangerous marketing manipulation," CEO of nonprofit Smoke Free Israel Shira Kislev said.

"Because teenagers then think they are not risking getting addicted to cigarettes because their vapor will only last them one time. But the nicotine content makes these e-cigarettes addictive, and in a cruel way, repeated use makes teenagers smoke them more and more."

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