Vietnam may be the next country to introduce a generational tobacco ban, according to Nicotine Insider.
A proposal has been put forward by the country’s Ministry of Health. It would ban the sale and use of tobacco for anyone born on or after January 1, 2010. If passed, the proposal would create a “smoke-free generation.” It would prevent younger generations from legally accessing tobacco products, while allowing current adult consumers to still purchase them.
The proposal follows Vietnam's decision to ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products from January 1, 2025. The country has some of the toughest regulations on nicotine markets in Asia. According to the Ministry of Health, the policy aims to reduce smoking prevalence, curb nicotine addiction among young people and lower long-term healthcare costs associated with tobacco-related diseases.
The bill is expected to be submitted for review to Vietnam's National Assembly in October.
Footnote: The UK has decided to introduce a generational ban , but this only applies to traditional cigarettes. The Maldives also has a generational ban.
