Bloomberg reported that,SingaporeMinistry of Health and Health Science BureaurecentlyPublish JointDeclaration indicates thatSmoking e-cigarettesSingapore belongs toIllegal behavior. However, the authorities found that smokers were still able to pass throughTelegram and other instant messaging applications and other networksplatformOr purchase e-cigarettes while traveling abroad.

To prevent the problem of smoking e-cigarettesSingaporeThe local situation is deteriorating, and the Ministry of Health will work with other government agencies to strengthen law enforcement and publicity efforts against e-cigarettes. In the coming months, the Department of Health Sciences will also collaborate with the Immigration and Checkpoints Bureau toSingaporeLaunch joint operations at sea, land, and air levels. Starting from Changi Airport, if passengers are found carrying e-cigarettes into the country, fines will be imposed. The authorities remind that if passengers carry e-cigarettes, they should declare through the red channel and discard the e-cigarettes to avoid punishment.

Electronic cigarettes usually contain nicotine, which is easily addictive, as well as other carcinogenic chemicals and toxic substances, which can increase the risk of heart and lung diseases. Toxic substances found in the heated aerosols generated by electronic evaporators can cause harm to users and others through secondary exposure

In addition, there is evidence to suggest that electronic evaporators can become a gateway for non-smokers, especially young people, to start using cigarettes. The Singaporean authorities have stated that their multi agency approach aims to protect their people from harmful tobacco products and prevent e-cigarettes from becoming deeply ingrained in the local area.

Purchasing and Using Electronics in SingaporesmokeIt is an illegal act, and the maximum fine can reach2000 Singapore dollars. Individuals caught importing or selling electronic cigarette products may be fined up to SGD 10000, and first-time offenders may face up to 6 months in prison.

The Ministry of Health and the Health Science Bureau are also collaborating with the Ministry of Communications and News and the Information and Communications Media Development Bureau to strengthen monitoring and crackdown on online sales and advertising of e-cigarettes.The Singaporean authorities also recognize that relying solely on law enforcement is not enough, and education is needed to raise public awareness of the dangers of e-cigarettes and encourage users to quit them.

Ministry of Health and Health Science Bureaustillcall onSingaporeThe public supports their efforts and should not use orFor othersProvide e-cigarettes and do not purchase or sell them online; Encourage e-cigarette users to seek professional smoking cessation assistance to improve their health and quality of life.