SINGAPORE
Singapore’s ministry of health is saying it is monitoring efforts in the United States to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in each cigarette. This move comes four years after Singapore limited the nicotine and tar yields in each cigarette to 1mg and 10mg, respectively.
However, it is still unclear if lowering nicotine has had any impact on reducing cigarette consumption. The proportion of smokers among those aged 18 to 69 in Singapore has stayed relatively constant since 2013 at around 13%.
When asked whether Singapore might follow in the US’ footsteps, the ministry said it is “committed to lowering smoking prevalence in Singapore.
“We regularly study tobacco control approaches from around the world and will consider adopting suitable measures in Singapore,” it added.