According to Meganoticas on November 10, the First Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court of Mexico ruled that the ban on the import of vapes and related products was unconstitutional.
The ruling was reviewed based on the Import and Export Tax Law promulgated on June 7, 2022, and the project proposed by Judge Jorge Pardo Rebolledo was approved by the majority. The ruling is considered to be favorable to Philip Morris International Mexico (PMI) because the law is considered to impose excessive restrictions on commercial freedom.
The court held that allowing PMI to import vape devices does not mean allowing unlimited consumption of solutions or substances used in these products. This ruling is not a comprehensive liberalization of vape use, it is limited to the companies mentioned, and does not affect other similar products that may appear on the market.
The project approved by the Supreme Court made it clear that this decision does not mean a general support for any type of vape use substance, including heated tobacco and alternative nicotine consumption systems. The protection measures granted to PMI exempt the company from future restrictions and establish a legal precedent that may affect future litigation. The ruling made it clear that this protection will continue until the Import and Export Tax Law is amended, which is critical to the tobacco industry and its derivative products.
According to estimates by the Mexican government, approximately 938,000 teenagers have tried these devices, of which approximately 160,000 are regular users. Despite the ban, the number of users of vapes has increased significantly, with reports in 2023 that the number of vape users has reached 2.1 million, a significant increase from 975,000 in 2019.
In October 2022, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled that part of the ban was unconstitutional, allowing certain groups to continue to apply for protection to import and sell these products.
The recent Mexican Supreme Court ruling on the vape ban has attracted widespread attention. This ruling is considered to be favorable to Philip Morris International Mexico (PMI) and has also triggered discussions on the regulation of the vape industry. Combined with Veehoo’s position and values, we can explore this ruling in more depth.
As a company committed to providing safe and high-quality products, Veehoo attaches importance to public health and compliance operations. In this context, Veehoo pays attention to the ruling of the Mexican Supreme Court, believing that while protecting commercial freedom, public health and the rights of minors should also be ensured. The restrictions on vape substances emphasized in the ruling are necessary to prevent improper use and potential health risks.
Veehoo vapes call on all parties to pay attention to the development of the vape industry and support clear regulations and regulatory measures to ensure the safety and legality of products. In the ruling of the Mexican Supreme Court, we see a balance between commercial freedom and public interest, which also reminds the entire industry to prioritize public health and promote the sustainable development of the vape market.
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