Cyprus Parliament has made important new rules. These rules will help keep patients safer in imaging places. Lawmakers are also planning to control the growing market for nicotine pouches. These actions show they care about public health.
Lawmakers voted on Thursday. They agreed that a qualified radiologist must be present for all imaging tests. This new rule is important. It makes sure special doctors look at the scans. The law also says animal imaging cannot be done in places for people. Animal tests will be in special places. This keeps human and animal health separate.
These new rules will affect radiology centers. They must have a certified radiologist at all times. This should make test results more accurate. Separating animal imaging may also make things work better. It could improve care in both areas.
At the same time, the Health Committee agreed on a new bill. It will put nicotine pouches under tobacco control laws. These pouches do not contain tobacco. However, they have nicotine. The committee talked with many people about this. They included importers and shop owners.
A nicotine pouch is made for the mouth. It contains nicotine. It is not for breathing in. It is also not a medicine. Importers want clear rules. They want health warnings and safe packaging.
A vote on the nicotine pouch rules is expected soon. The committee believes the rules will be approved. This shows they know nicotine pouches need careful control. The new rules will make nicotine pouches like other nicotine products. This will create clearer rules for Cyprus.