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Turkey Considers Lifetime Tobacco and Vape Ban for Those Born After 2000
Vaping NewsThe Turkish Ministry of Health has submitted draft legislation to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) aiming to phase out commercial tobacco access. Under the proposed “Tobacco Endgame” strategy, individuals born after a designated cutoff date will face a permanent, lifetime prohibition on purchasing any tobacco or nicotine products.
EU Delays Tobacco Tax Vote Over Sweden Nicotine Pouch Veto
Vaping NewsThe European Union has pushed back a ministerial vote on higher tobacco and nicotine levies from October to November. The delay aims to allow Sweden time to form a new coalition government following its national election, providing room for negotiators to resolve a diplomatic deadlock over oral nicotine pouches.
California: San Diego Advances 25-Foot Smoking Ban for Outdoor Dining Areas
Vaping NewsThe San Diego City Council’s Neighborhood Services Committee has voted to advance an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping within 25 feet of outdoor dining spaces. Spearheaded by Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell, a physician of 40 years, the proposal aims to curb public exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke.
Hong Kong Enacts Plain Packaging as Illicit Sales Grow
Vaping NewsThe Hong Kong government will mandate standardized plain packaging for all combustible cigarettes beginning March 1, 2027. The policy arrives after steep tobacco tax hikes and an outright ban on alternative nicotine products, which has fueled an increase in cross-border cigarette smuggling from mainland China.
South Africa Weighs In-Car Smoking and Vaping Ban Under New Tobacco Bill
Vaping NewsSouth African lawmakers are advancing legislation that could make smoking or vaping in private vehicles illegal whenever a child or non-smoker is present. The measure is part of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, which aims to protect the public from second-hand emissions.
India Orders Nationwide Crackdown on Nicotine Pouches
Vaping News, Nicotine PouchThe Union Health Ministry has instructed all Indian states and Union Territories to identify, seize, and prosecute the sale of unapproved oral nicotine pouches. Issued in mid-September 2026, the national directive aims to curb the rapid spread of addictive nicotine products to minors through physical retail outlets, social platforms, and quick-commerce delivery apps.
Russia Proposes 6.5% Tobacco and E-Liquid Tax Hike for 2027
Vaping NewsThe Russian government has proposed an excise tax hike on tobacco and nicotine products starting in 2027. Outlined in draft amendments to the Tax Code, the proposal raises excise rates on cigarettes and raw tobacco by approximately 6.5% to align with the 2027–2029 federal budget framework.
Turkey Moves to Ban Slim Cigarettes and Enforce Plain Packaging
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingThe Turkish Ministry of Health has submitted an amendment to Tobacco Law No. 4207 to the Grand National Assembly (TBMM), aiming to eliminate slim cigarettes and enforce plain packaging across the country. Following review by the Health Commission, the general assembly will vote on the proposed measures in October.
UK: Bristol Enacts 18-Month Moratorium on New Vape and Smoke Shops
Vaping News, Vape BusinessThe Bristol Zoning Commission unanimously approved an amendment Monday night to establish an 18-month moratorium on new vape and smoke shops. The ordinance takes effect on October 19, with the active restriction lasting from November 1, 2026, to May 1, 2028, according to city planner Robert Flanagan.
Moldova Toughens Cigarette Warnings and E-Cigarette Labeling Rules
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingMoldova’s Ministry of Health has drafted a bill to make health warnings on cigarette packs more prominent and establish strict packaging requirements for e-cigarettes, news agency IPN reported. The draft law, scheduled for its first reading in Parliament, aligns national regulations with European Union standards.