"The Maldives has banned young people born on or after 1 January 2007 from smoking tobacco, becoming the only country in the world to enforce a nationwide generational tobacco prohibition. The archipelago's health ministry announced on Saturday that it would be illegal for younger generations to use, buy or sell tobacco within the country. The ban "reflects the government's strong commitment to protecting young people from the harms of tobacco", the ministry said."
"Mr Afaal said the country's crackdown on vaping had been an important first step because "these new stylish gadgets are tactics of the industry to approach the younger generations to uptake addictive processes, which definitely harms their health". Last year, the Maldives made it illegal for anyone to import, sell, possess, use or distribute electronic cigarettes and vaping products, regardless of age."
"The new ban "applies to all forms of tobacco, and retailers are required to verify age prior to sale", the health ministry said, adding that it aligned with the Maldives' obligations under the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. According to the UN's health body, this convention "provides a global response to a global problem namely, the tobacco epidemic"."
The Maldives prohibits people born on or after 1 January 2007 from using, buying, or selling tobacco, creating a generational ban. The measure makes all forms of tobacco illegal for those cohorts and requires retailers to verify age prior to sale. The policy aligns with obligations under the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The country previously banned electronic cigarettes and vaping products and officials describe that crackdown as a first step toward a tobacco-free generation. The ban applies to residents and visitors, and officials argue the restriction will not harm tourism.
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