South Africa bans Ecigs.

[Johnny2puffs]

With immediate affect South Africa has banned ejuice and the delivery system.
Only Doctors and Pharmacies are to sell them as they are a Schedule 2 Drug.
I will now have to smoke analogs again.

 

[TheRyan]

Wow that sucks!

 

[dlsw]

Noooo! That is horrible.

 

[kia2]

How horribly uninformed and horribly ridiculous. I'm sorry this happened.

 

[Eddie.Willers]

Feh! Control freakery at its finest!

 

[emonty]

Horrible news!!!!!!

 

[Snus]

So, you can still get them by prescription? That would stink as they would probably only sell the yuck disposables...

 

[LeDean]

A Schedule 2 narcotic? Sweet Georgia Brown! Do they even know what's in e-liquid!

 

[TXJason]

So sorry man that sucks, banning a healthier alternative for your own good....

 

[Johnny2puffs]

All eliquids to be removed from shelves immediately. The bottles must have a label stating all the ingredients and the amount then the authorities will test and register them. This takes up to 2 years. Only then can Doctors prescribe them.
So for 2 years we will have to smoke again. Then pay $40.00 for the prescription and $20.00 for 10ml bottle at a pharmacy.
This sux.

 

[VapeMeStoopid]

Cant find a single link or documentation about a South African Ban on Ecigs? Can you provide one?

 

[Uncle Willie]

Cant find a single link or documentation about a South African Ban on Ecigs? Can you provide one?

Wondering the same .. ?? No news article seems to be available .. ??

 

[Paislia]

Dunno Em - this online retailer seems to still be selling to SA and US? Nothing on there about a ban . . .

Electronic Cigarette Store | South Africa


PS - Johnny - might be time for a bulk order since the sites are still up today!!!!! Here's hoping you were fed some exaggerated info . . . .

 

[Samyaza]

You could do what people do in other countries it is banned in - import

(I once managed to import live siamese fighting fish to south africa without the proper documentation. I checked every site, called many places and no one could help me - so I just imported them lol. When they arrived I got a call from customs, went there, filled out some forms and received my fish. Pretty sure "aroma therapy oils" will be much less of an issue!)

Edit: I lived in SA until 4 years ago

 

[Johnny2puffs]

Go to the South African subforum and check it out. I can give you a link but it is in Afrikaans not English.
The local distributors are selling off their eliquid at discount.

 

[Bullmastiffguy]

Looks like they just created anther black market item. Stupid Governments banning what they don't tax...

 

[throatkick]

This is a highly unfortunate situation. Try to stockpile and buy a rebuildable atty.

 

[Johnny2puffs]

A rebuildable atty? Never heard of this. Where can I get one please? Thanks.

 

[Ambassador]

time to emigrate or find a black market source ?

 

[Ambassador]

A rebuildable atty? Never heard of this. Where can I get one please? Thanks.

Mark-T Infinity Atomiser Kit - Polished - Cloud 9 Vaping

Above link to a rebuild-able atty