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        "id": 1671674,
        "msgid": "bpkn-supports-vape-ban-highlights-bnn-findings-1775915442",
        "date": "2026-04-11 20:09:01",
        "title": "BPKN supports vape ban, highlights BNN findings",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) has expressed full support for the proposed ban on electronic cigarettes or vapes in Indonesia, following revelations by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) that vapes are being misused to consume harmful substances, including narcotics. BPKN Chairman Mufti Mubarok emphasised the need to prioritise consumer protection, particularly for young people, amid concerns over uncontrolled distribution and weak oversight that could lead to widespread health and economic harm. The agency urges the government to implement strict measures, including a total ban, enhanced regulations, increased surveillance, public education, and inter-agency collaboration to safeguard public health and prevent a broader public health crisis.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) has\nstated its full support for the proposal to ban electronic cigarettes or\nvapes in Indonesia, following findings by the National Narcotics Agency\n(BNN) indicating the misuse of vapes as a medium for consuming harmful\nsubstances, including narcotics. BPKN Chairman Mufti Mubarok said in\nJakarta on Saturday that consumer protection must be the state\u2019s top\npriority, especially when a product is proven to pose risks to public\nhealth and safety. \u201cBNN\u2019s findings serve as a loud alarm for all of us.\nVapes are no longer just an alternative to cigarettes but have evolved\ninto a medium prone to misuse for harmful substances. This clearly\nthreatens consumers, especially the younger generation,\u201d Mufti stated.\nAccording to him, the proliferation of uncontrolled vape circulation,\nboth in terms of content and distribution, opens up significant\nloopholes for illegal practices. BPKN assesses that weak oversight of\nthis product could cause massive harm to consumers, both in terms of\nhealth and economy. \u201cThis is not just a health issue, but also a matter\nof consumer protection and the future of the nation\u2019s generation. If\ndecisive steps are not taken immediately, we risk facing a broader\npublic health crisis,\u201d he added. In line with this, BPKN also encourages\nthe government to take concrete steps, including considering a total ban\non the circulation of vapes in Indonesia. In addition, strengthened\nregulations, increased oversight, and massive public education on the\nrisks of vape use are needed. BPKN also calls for synergy across\nministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Health, law\nenforcement authorities, and BNN, to firmly address violations related\nto the misuse of the product. \u201cThe state must not lag behind the\ncirculation of products that have the potential to damage society.\nConsumer protection must be present in a real way through firm policies\nthat favour public safety,\u201d he said. With support from various parties,\nBPKN hopes that the vape ban initiative can become part of broader\nefforts to maintain the quality of public health and protect Indonesian\nconsumers from high-risk products.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bpkn-supports-vape-ban-highlights-bnn-findings-1775915442",
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