The Lahore High Court (LHC) has provided significant relief to vape and e-cigarette businesses in Pakistan, ordering authorities to cease all punitive actions against them until a proper legal framework is enacted to regulate the industry. Justice Anwaar Hussain delivered the ruling in response to over 100 petitions filed by vape dealers and mall owners across Punjab.
Read moreA new state law has taken effect in Wisconsin as of July 1st, effectively banning the sale of most popular vaping products that have not received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The law prohibits retailers from ordering new, unapproved vaping products and sets a deadline of September 1st for them to clear existing inventory from their shelves, after which they could face fines of $1,000 per unlisted item sold.
Read moreFrance has implemented a new decree that bans traditional cigarette smoking in many outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches, and bus stops, effective this past Sunday. The move, part of the new National Tobacco Control Plan, aims to reduce the public’s exposure to secondhand smoke and “de-normalize” a habit that claims nearly 75,000 lives in France each year. However, a major exception persists: electronic cigarettes (vapes) are, for now, largely unaffected by these new outdoor restrictions. This guide explores why vaping has been treated differently and details eight types of public places where vaping is still tolerated, at least for the time being.
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Read moreThe government of Jersey has confirmed it will ban single-use vapes to protect the environment and curb use among children. Minister for Infrastructure Andy Jehan has signed a commencement order making it illegal to import or supply disposable vapes starting from August 1st.
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Read moreThe Patan High Court in Nepal has ordered the government to lift its restrictions on the import and sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes), paving the way for vape businesses to resume operations. A Division Bench of Justices Kabi Prasad Neupane and Hemant Rawal issued the verdict in response to a writ petition filed by Vape Mandu Traders against several government bodies, including the Ministries of Finance and Health, and the Customs Department.
Read moreNew data has revealed a sharp increase in both smoking and vaping among young Australians, casting serious doubt on the effectiveness of the Albanese Government’s sweeping anti-vape legislation. The figures, released by Roy Morgan, suggest the crackdown may have had minimal impact on curbing overall nicotine use and could even be pushing young people towards more harmful traditional tobacco products.
Read moreThe Paraguayan Senate has approved a bill to regulate the importation, production, distribution, and use of electronic cigarettes (vapes), including both nicotine-containing (ENDS) and nicotine-free (ENNDS) systems. The legislation, which now heads to the Executive Branch for promulgation or rejection, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework but has drawn some criticism for its low tax rate.
Read moreTotally Wicked, one of the UK’s oldest and largest family-owned vape retailers, has been acquired by Wittyace UK Holding, a business controlled by Chinese national Ying Wang and ultimately owned by Hong Kong-based Wittyace Hk Holding Limited. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but filings with the UK’s Companies House confirm that Wittyace now holds at least a 75% controlling stake in the Lancashire-based company.
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