Entries by Matthew Ma

Chile’s New Vaping Law: A Beacon of Hope for Latin America

Chile has recently enacted a groundbreaking law, Law No. 21.642, which establishes clear regulations for Nicotine Delivery Electronic Systems (SEAN) and Non-Nicotine Electronic Systems (SESN). This legislation marks a significant step forward for nicotine innovation in Latin America, offering a balanced approach to vaping regulation that addresses public health concerns while respecting the rights of […]

Michigan Governor Proposes Vape Tax and Flavor Ban Effective April 1, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest proposal to tax e-cigarettes in Michigan could result in a sweeping ban on most vaping products, as the plan would prohibit the sale of any items not authorized by the FDA. The proposed tax, which aims to curb usage and protect public health, would extend the state’s 32% wholesale tax on […]

Canada P.E.I. Increases Fines for Vape and Tobacco Shops Violating Rules

Prince Edward Island has recently implemented changes to its Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Device Sales and Access Act, which came into effect on February 1, 2025. The amendments, passed during the fall sitting of the legislature, aim to crack down on youth vaping by imposing stricter penalties on businesses that violate the province’s rules.

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Russia to Ban Smoking While Driving, Effective June 1, 2025

As of June 1, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Transport will prohibit smoking while operating a vehicle. The new regulations will equate cigarettes and vapes with smartphones, which are already banned from use while driving. Violators will face fines of 1,500 rubles, with offenders being identified by cameras installed on roads. The amendments aim to […]

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Colombia’s Bill 308: Increased Tobacco and Vape Taxes

Colombian health organizations and advocates are calling on the Congress to pass Bill 308, which seeks to increase the consumption tax rate on cigarettes to 8,400 pesos over the next two years and introduce a new tax on electronic cigarettes equivalent to 35% of their final retail price. The bill, expected to be voted on […]

Thailand’s Education Ministry Introduces E-Cigarette Control Measures

In a recent announcement dated March 10, General Permpoon Chidchob, Thailand’s Minister of Education, outlined a set of measures designed to control the growing problem of e-cigarette use, particularly among students and young people. This move comes in response to the Cabinet’s approval of a proposal from the Prime Minister on April 9, 2024, which […]