Entries by Matthew Ma

Belgium to Become First EU Country to Ban Disposable Vape Sales

Move Part of Broader Anti-Tobacco Drive, as Government Data Shows Most Young Smokers Start with Vapes Belgium will make history in January as the first European Union country to ban the sale of disposable vapes, driven by concerns over their appeal to children and the environmental damage caused by their disposal. This move is part […]

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Polish Finance Minister Considers Raising Excise Tax on Nicotine Pouches

Collaboration with Health Ministry to Analyze Situation and Make Responsible Decisions Andrzej Domański, the Polish Minister of Finance, informed TVP Info on Tuesday that the Ministry of Finance is considering the possibility of raising the excise tax on tobacco products, such as nicotine pouches, for health reasons. He added that the Ministry of Finance, along […]

Vape Business Ireland Rebrands as Responsible Vaping Ireland, Calls for Sensible Regulation

Association Promotes Vaping as Smoking Alternative, Warns Against Overregulation Vape Business Ireland, an association advocating for sensible vaping regulation, has rebranded itself as Responsible Vaping Ireland. The organization has renewed its focus on promoting vaping as an alternative to smoking while cautioning against unnecessary restrictions that could harm small retailers and increase smoking rates.

Kentucky Introduces New Vape Restrictions, Limiting Sales to FDA-Approved Products

House Bill 11 Aims to Curb Youth Vaping, Forcing Retailers to Cut Back on Inventory Starting January 1, 2025, Kentucky will implement new vape restrictions for retailers, limiting sales to products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or have a “safe harbor certification.” The move, which aims to curb […]

Chile Comptroller Confirms Vaping Regulations to be Ready by January 5th for Law Implementation

Senate Health Commission Meets with Comptroller Dorothy Pérez to Discuss Pending Decrees and Regulations The Senate Health Commission, represented by its president, Senator Javier Macaya (UDI), and Senator Juan Luis Castro (PS), met with Comptroller Dorothy Pérez at the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic to discuss pending requirements, regulations, and decrees, including […]

U.S. E-Cigarette Sales Surge 47% from 2019 to 2023

A recent report1 from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative reveals a 47% increase in U.S. e-cigarette sales from 2019 to 2023, sparking concerns about the growing problem of youth addiction to vaping. The report, titled “Monitoring E-Cigarette Trends in the United States: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Kids from Flavored E-Cigarettes,” highlights the popularity […]

Denver’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Debate: Personal Stories and Business Concerns

The Denver City Council has advanced a proposal to ban the sale of most flavored vape and tobacco products within the city, with a public hearing and potential final vote scheduled for Monday, December 16. The measure, which aims to curb nicotine addiction and improve public health, has sparked a heated debate between supporters and […]

Denver City Council Bans Sale of Flavored Vapes and Tobacco Products

The Denver City Council voted 11 to 1 on Monday night to ban the sale of flavored vapes and other tobacco products within the city limits. The ordinance, which includes e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, vapes, and other flavored nicotine and tobacco products, aims to reduce nicotine use among teenagers and young adults.

Russia Tightens Penalties for Selling Vapes to Minors

On December 17, deputies of the State Duma adopted amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the second and third readings, tightening responsibility for selling vapes to minors. The new law establishes criminal liability for the repeated retail sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, as well as devices for their consumption, to […]