SHC rejects plea against use of nicotine patches
When nicotine metabolism is higher, people tend to have a harder time quitting smoking, said Noah R Gubner, lead author of the Centre for tobacco Control Research and Education at the University of California. PHOTO: FILE
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has rejected a plea to ban nicotine patches as a substitute for cigarettes.
The court ruled on the petition that imposing a complete ban on all commercial activities was impossible. The concerned administration or legislative bodies should investigate this issue.
The petition was filed on behalf of Iram Khan. It was stated that nicotine patches are banned in Europe, America, and other developed countries. Nicotine patches are being manufactured in Pakistan without any hindrance. While gutka and mawa are declared hazardous to health and their use is prohibited, nicotine patches are more hazardous.
The court reserved the verdict after hearing the arguments of the parties' attorneys.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 28th, 2022.