Argentina Legalizes Vaping: A Historic Shift to Harm Reduction
The Argentinian Ministry of Health has officially legalized vaping, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches under Resolution 549/2026, repealing long-standing prohibitions in favor of a regulated market. This bold policy shift addresses a reality where illicit smoke-free alternatives already circulated widely, establishing state oversight, quality controls, and a structured registry to curb the black market. The decision was heavily influenced by a 2025 Sedronar survey showing that 35.5% of high school students used e-cigarettes. Recognizing that prohibition failed to stop consumption, the government chose pragmatism over blind bans. Furthermore, Resolution 549/2026 legally and philosophically recalibrates the “precautionary principle,” declaring that precautionary…
