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Israel-Ministry to consult with public on e-cigarette ban

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[h=2]Health Ministry requests public feedback on electronic cigarettes before deciding whether to ban them.[/h]
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A MAN smokes in Duesseldorf Photo: Ina Fassbender/Reuters
Although the use of electronic cigarettes – with or without nicotine – has been prohibited in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand, restricted in the UK, Finland, Malaysia and Singapore and is soon to be barred in New York State and Russia – the Health Ministry in Jerusalem is only now asking the public its opinion on the product.

While a ministry committee has recommended that the marketing, import and use of e-cigarettes be prohibited for five years, after which the question would be assessed, the ministry has decided to make a decision on e-cigs only after consulting with the public.


Read more here http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=304965
 
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