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Global Vape Crackdown: UK Joins US and Australia in Tightening Rules
Vape Lounge, Vaping NewsThe United Kingdom is aligning its public health policies with the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and several other nations as a coordinated global crackdown on vaping accelerates. This regulatory shift is poised to alter the availability of smoking alternatives and reshape public health strategies worldwide. By introducing bans, taxes, packaging mandates, and retail limits, […]
French Polynesia Bans Disposable Vapes and Restricts Flavors Under New Rules
Vaping NewsThe Ministry of Health in French Polynesia has presented draft decrees to execute Country Law No. 2025-42, initiating a regulatory shift on July 1, 2026. This intervention addresses a smoking rate that has stagnated around 37% for three decades and responds to high youth exposure documented in the 2024 Ea Piahi Youth Health Survey.
UK Proposes Plain Vape Packaging and Color Restrictions
Vaping NewsThe UK Department of Health and Social Care has initiated a 12-week consultation on proposals to restrict how vapes are marketed and sold. This UK-wide effort aims to make vaping less attractive to children and teenagers, following data showing that nearly one in five (19%) minors aged 11 to 17 in Britain have tried vaping.
North Carolina Budget Imposes $1,000 Vape Shop Tax and Mandates Age Verification
Vaping NewsNorth Carolina lawmakers have finalized a $34.4 billion state budget that levies a $1,000 tax on vape shops and legally mandates ID checks for customers under 21. This move aims to curb youth nicotine access but introduces new operational costs for local business owners.
Austria’s Parliament Approves Disposable Vape Ban Starting 2027
Vaping NewsThe Austrian National Council has approved a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, set to take effect in early 2027. Supported by a coalition of the ÖVP, SPÖ, NEOS, and Green parties, the amendment to the Tobacco and Non-Smoker Protection Act targets both nicotine and nicotine-free single-use products.
Argentina: Bahía Blanca Bans Vaping in Public Spaces and Restricts Sales
Vaping NewsThe Deliberative Council of Bahía Blanca has passed a municipal ordinance to regulate the use, commercialization, advertising, and distribution of electronic cigarettes. This local measure aims to protect public health and prevent nicotine uptake among youth, establishing clear boundaries for where these devices can be used and how they can be sold.
Ireland Disposable Vape Ban Passes Oireachtas: What to Know
Vaping NewsIrish authorities are preparing to enforce a nationwide ban on disposable vapes following the successful passage of new legislation through both Houses of the Oireachtas. The bill now awaits the signature of the President to officially become law.
New Zealand Smoking Rates Drop Fivefold with Vaping Policy
Vaping NewsPublic health experts have confirmed that New Zealand’s adult smoking rates are falling at a record pace due to the integration of smoke-free alternatives. Published in The Lancet Regional Health, the study shows a sharp acceleration in smoking cessation beginning in 2018, coinciding with the rise of vaping and supportive government guidelines.
Hawaii Bans 99.9% of Vapes Under Strict New Laws Signed by Governor
Vaping NewsGovernor Josh Green signed a pair of bills on Tuesday designed to eliminate almost the entire e-cigarette market in Hawaii. House Bill 1573 and Senate Bill 2175 establish tight regulations and outright prohibitions on electronic smoking devices, targeting youth nicotine addiction and the environmental damage caused by disposable devices.
Kazakhstan to Raise Minimum Tobacco Prices as Excise Taxes Rise
Vaping NewsThe Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has initiated a regulatory process to increase the minimum retail prices for tobacco products. Published on the “Open NPAs” public portal, the draft decree aims to adjust the minimum price threshold for all tobacco categories, including cigarettes, cigarillos, and heated tobacco devices. Public discussion on the document is scheduled […]