Entries by Matthew Ma

Jersey Bans Disposable Vapes Starting in 2025 to Address Environmental Concerns

States Assembly Unanimously Approves Ban, Shops Allowed to Sell Off Remaining Stock The States Assembly of Jersey has unanimously approved a ban on disposable vapes, set to take effect in 2025. The decision, which received 45 votes in favor and zero votes against, aims to address the growing environmental impact of single-use vaping devices.

Austria to Introduce Tax on E-Cigarette Nicotine, Aims to Boost State Revenue

Monopoly Office Chief Calls for Equalizing Tobacco and E-Cigarette Taxation, Cites Public Health Concerns The Austrian government plans to introduce a new tax on nicotine in e-cigarettes, which will allow for additional funds to be channeled into the state treasury, according to a report by the Kronen Zeitung newspaper on December 11.

Bangladesh to Include E-Cigarettes in List of Banned Import Products

Interim Government’s Advisory Council Takes Decision to Protect Public Health and Future Generations The Bangladesh Ministry of Commerce will include e-cigarettes, also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), in the list of banned import products in its import policy order. The decision was made during a meeting of the interim government’s Advisory Council held […]

New Zealand Government Passes Urgent Legislation to Ban Disposable Vapes and Restrict Sales

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello Aims to Prevent Youth Vaping and Strengthen Regulations The New Zealand government has swiftly passed the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill (No 2) under urgency, introducing a ban on disposable vapes and imposing additional restrictions on vape sales. The legislation, which aims to prevent youth vaping and establish […]

Vaping Industry Anticipates Potential FDA Regulation Changes Under Trump Administration

Supreme Court Decision and New Leadership Could Reshape E-Cigarette Landscape The vaping industry finds itself at a critical juncture as it eagerly awaits potential changes to FDA regulations under the Trump administration and a forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on FDA authority. As ongoing debates surrounding health concerns, youth access, and regulatory frameworks continue to shape […]

Mexican Senate Approves Ban on Vapes and Fentanyl

Constitutional Reform Aims to Protect Public Health and Combat Drug Use The Mexican Senate has approved a controversial reform that prohibits vaping devices and the illicit use of fentanyl in Mexico. The Senate will send the bill to the 32 state congresses for their approval before declaring its constitutionality.

Brazil Procon Goiás Fines Facebook Over Advertising of Electronic Cigarettes

Brazilian Consumer Protection Agency Cracks Down on Illegal Vape Ads Targeting Youth Procon Goiás, the consumer protection agency in the Brazilian state of Goiás, has notified Facebook to provide information about advertisements on its platform promoting the sale of electronic smoking devices, including vapes, pods, and e-cigarettes. The agency took action after monitoring the app’s […]