the Sultanate of Oman banned the trade of electronic cigarettes, shisha and related accessories, reports BNN.
His Excellency Sulayem bin Ali Al-Hakmani, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Authority, issued Ministerial Decision No. 756/2023 banning the trade of these products in the country.
According to the newly implemented decision, any person or company that violates the ban will be subject to an administrative fine of up to OMR 1,000 (USD 2,590), with the penalty doubling for repeated violations. In addition, a daily fine of OMR 50 (USD 129.50) will be imposed for continued violations, with the total fine not exceeding OMR 2,000 (USD 5,181). All items confiscated during the enforcement of this ban will be destroyed in accordance with the regulations of the Consumer Protection Authority.
This new decision repeals the previous Resolution No. 698/2015 and all conflicting provisions. The decision was published in the Official Gazette and came into force the day after its publication.
Source: Tobacco Journal