• March 28, 2024

Canadian province bans menthol

 Canadian province bans menthol

The government of Canada’s Prince Edward Island province has approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products that is due to come into effect at the beginning of May next year, according to a story by Kerry Campbell for CBC News.

The new provincial regulations would ban the sale of tobacco products that contain any additive meant to give the product the aroma or taste of anything but tobacco, including the aroma or taste of candy, chocolate, fruit, a spice, an herb, an alcoholic beverage, vanilla or menthol.

The new regulations are “among the most comprehensive and protective in the country,” according to Marlene Mulligan, executive director of the Canadian Cancer Society – PEI Division.

“We are extremely pleased that the province of P.E.I. has approved a full ban on all flavored tobacco including menthol,” said Mulligan. “It is a key strategy for reducing our smoking rates and protecting our children.”

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta have all brought in bans on at least some flavored tobacco products.

In some cases, Imperial Tobacco Canada has responded by filing lawsuits where provinces have banned menthol products.

Ottawa has also committed to a federal ban on flavored tobacco products.