The spectre of vaped cannabinoids is being used in Hong Kong by campaigners seeking to tighten the Chinese territory’s already stringent regime on e-cigarettes.
Ahead of a debate by the Legislative Council, whose own Panel on Health Affairs has recommended a ban, four Hong Kong health organisations – the Council on Smoking and Health, Federation of Medical Societies, Medical Association and Dental Association – have all called for prohibition.
A regime very close to a complete ban is already in place. Nicotine-free e-cigs are permitted in Hong Kong but the possession or sale of those containing nicotine is banned unless the product has been registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board – and no such product exists.
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