On World No Tobacco Day, British American Tobacco highlights its strategy to shift adult smokers to non-combustible alternatives by 2035, detailing sustainability and innovation efforts.
Read morePuebla ranks 2nd in Mexico for young adult smokers; UPAEP study also reveals high e-cigarette use among state’s youth despite national sales ban.
Read moreNebraska lawmakers have advanced Legislative Bill 316 (LB 316), a controversial proposal that would ban most consumable hemp and other THC products in the state, including popular items like delta-8 vapes and certain edibles. The bill, championed by State Senator Kathleen Kauth, moved forward after a lengthy four-hour debate, largely characterized by opposition from senators advocating for regulation rather than an outright ban. The advancement, on a 32-15 vote primarily along party lines, sets the stage for a significant shift in Nebraska’s approach to hemp-derived cannabinoids, with profound implications for consumers, businesses, and the state’s burgeoning hemp industry.
Read moreAnti-smoking organizations press new Canadian Health Minister to finalize and strengthen ban on flavored e-cigarettes to combat youth vaping.
Read moreThe Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta has officially proposed a strengthening of its Smoke-Free Zones (KTR) through a Draft Regional Regulation (Raperda). Presented to the Jakarta DPRD (Regional People’s Representative Council) by Governor Pramono Anung on May 27, 2025, the bill aims to expand smoke-free areas and introduce significantly tougher sanctions for violations, including hefty fines for tobacco and vape advertising within these zones.
Read moreThe total number of e-cigarette consumers in Russia increased by 19% in 2024, reaching 5.3 million people, according to data from the analytical service of the audit and consulting network FinExpertiza, prepared for TASS news agency. This growth in vape and heated tobacco product users has contributed to an overall rise in nicotine-dependent individuals in the country.
Read moreThe Swiss canton of Solothurn has decided to ban the sale of single-use e-cigarettes (disposable vapes), joining other cantons like Valais, Jura, and Bern in taking action against these products. The Cantonal Council cited two primary reasons for the ban: environmental concerns due to improper disposal of the devices with their lithium-ion batteries, and the need to protect young people from what they termed a “quickly addictive entry-level product” with appealing sweet flavors.
Read moreCansa & youth forum demand stricter vape laws in South Africa, citing rising teen addiction & industry marketing tactics ahead of World No Tobacco Day.
Read moreThe Chamber of Deputies in Salta Province, Argentina, is set to debate a bill this week that proposes to ban the sale, distribution, promotion, and consumption of electronic cigarettes and vaporizers. The initiative, presented by Deputy David Leiva, aims to amend Salta’s existing anti-tobacco law (Provincial Law No. 7631) to explicitly include these electronic devices.
Read moreThe Selangor state government is expected to announce its decision on whether to ban the sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes within days, according to Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari. The decision will follow the presentation of a policy paper by Health Executive Councilor Jamaliah Jamaluddin to the State Executive Council.
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