smoking control measures – Charm

Hong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026

Cs news4 months ago02 mins

Possessing or vaping with alternative smoking products such as e-cigarettes in public will be considered an offence in Hong Kong starting from April 30 next year, with offenders facing a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment and a HK$50,000 (US$6,400) fine. According to an amended bill gazetted by the government on Friday, smoking of such…

Hong Kong aims to ban flavoured smoking items next year, starting with non-menthol

Cs news5 months ago01 mins

Hong Kong is expected to start banning flavoured smoking products, starting with non-menthol ones, from next year at the earliest, the Post has learned. A source said on Tuesday that the government would submit an amendment bill to the legislature towards the end of the month. Authorities would also propose banning smoking within three metres…