Entries by Matthew Ma

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New Zealand Bans Nicotine Pouches in Smokefree Bill

New Zealand has taken a significant step in its efforts to become smokefree by 2025 with the implementation of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill. The bill, which came into effect on November 11th, includes a ban on nicotine pouches such as NicNac, QuickFuel, and White Fox.

Vaping Can Help Smokers Quit Even Without Intent, Study Shows

Research from the University of East Anglia demonstrates that switching to vaping can help some smokers quit even if they have no initial desire to stop smoking. The study found that vaping can provide an appealing substitute for cigarettes and naturally transition unmotivated smokers away from tobacco use over time.

Louisiana Set to Ban Vaping in Vehicles with Children Present

The Louisiana State Legislature has taken decisive action to protect children from the potential dangers of secondhand vapor exposure in vehicles. On Friday, the State Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make it illegal to use vape devices or e-cigarettes while a child is in the car. The measure, which previously cleared the House […]

New Jersey Governor Signs Law Banning Sale of Flavored Vaping Products

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that prohibits the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. The ban, which will take effect in April, comes amid growing concerns over the increasing number of young people using these products and a nationwide outbreak of mysterious illnesses linked to vaping.

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FDA Bans Most Flavored Cartridge-Based E-Cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on most flavors of cartridge-based e-cigarettes, including fruit and mint varieties, that have not received FDA authorization through the premarket tobacco application (PMTA) process. The ban, which was announced on January 2, 2020, requires companies to cease the manufacture, distribution, and sale of these […]

Belgium Bans Smoking in Cars with Children Nationwide

Fines Up to €1,000 Aim to Protect Minors from Passive Smoking As of August 2019, smoking in a car with a child under the age of 16 has been illegal throughout Belgium, following the implementation of the ban in the Brussels region. Flanders and Wallonia had already adopted similar legislation earlier in the year.

India E-Cigarette Ban Aims to Prevent Youth Vaping Epidemic

The Indian government announced a comprehensive ban on the production, import, and sale of electronic cigarettes. The move came in response to growing concerns about the potential health risks of vaping and the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes among young people. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that an executive order had been approved, prohibiting vaping products […]