Indonesia to implement e-cigarette regulation in July
Head of the Ministry’s Public Communication and Service Bureau Aji Muhawarman said the regulation will control e-cigarettes with provisions equivalent to conventional cigarettes.
“The regulation of e-cigarettes in Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 includes age restrictions, advertising controls, as well as product content standards,” Muhawarman said in a written statement on Wednesday.
The regulation prohibits the use of e-cigarettes among individuals under 21 years of age and restricts advertising including on social media.
In addition, vape products are required to comply with maximum nicotine content standards and are not allowed to use additives that have adverse health effects.
The regulation also mandates the inclusion of pictorial health warnings and prohibits the use of e-cigarettes in smoke-free areas.
Muhawarman explained that the regulation is planned to start being implemented in July to strengthen public health protection.
In line with this, the Health Ministry is also preparing derivative regulations in the form of ministerial regulations and ministerial decrees as guidelines for control.
“We are also conducting outreach and education on the health impacts of e-cigarettes in collaboration with health organizations and professional associations,” Muhawarman said.
Meanwhile, a professor at the Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Faisal Yunus, assessed that strengthening regulations is necessary to protect public health.
Yunus added that several aspects still need more attention, including easy access to vape products, appealing flavor variations, and marketing targeting young people.
“Regulations still need to be strengthened to reduce usage rates and protect vulnerable communities,” he said.
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Translator: Farika, Kenzu