A full advertising ban will apply from next week to the electronic cigarette in Holland, according to nisnews.nl.
This comes following an investigation into the e-cigarette by Health Minister Ad Klink, who now wants it classified as a medical device. All medicines are banned from advertising in Holland, and Ad Klink will also force the sellers of e-cigarettes to place health warnings on their products.
I think that is a fair policy - nicotine is a toxic, addictive and potential destructive compound, and I think restrictions against its promotion are fair enough.
What I can't stand is the double standard that would see the e-cigarette banned, while cigarettes are still sold (and taxed) legally.
This comes following an investigation into the e-cigarette by Health Minister Ad Klink, who now wants it classified as a medical device. All medicines are banned from advertising in Holland, and Ad Klink will also force the sellers of e-cigarettes to place health warnings on their products.
I think that is a fair policy - nicotine is a toxic, addictive and potential destructive compound, and I think restrictions against its promotion are fair enough.
What I can't stand is the double standard that would see the e-cigarette banned, while cigarettes are still sold (and taxed) legally.