Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The rapid influx of illicit vapes and oral nicotine pouches has transformed Sri Lanka's smokeless market into a dangerous economic Wild West. Operating completely outside the law, a booming underground network thrives on zero quality controls and predatory underage sales. To protect consumers and economy alike, Sri Lanka must establish strict statutory regulations.



The emergence of any new consumer product category creates both opportunity and risk. In Sri Lanka, the rapid spread of illegal vapes and tobacco-free oral nicotine pouches is no longer only a public health concern. It is also an economic governance issue, because an unregulated market allows unsafe products, informal operators and irresponsible sales ...