As the European Union prepares to review its regulations on vaping products, several member states are already forging ahead with their own, often stricter, domestic agendas. Spain has emerged as a prominent example, with its government preparing a significant overhaul of national vaping laws by the end of 2025. However, the direction Madrid is taking, spearheaded by Health Minister Mónica García, is raising serious concerns among public health analysts and industry observers. Critics argue that Spain’s anti-vaping plan reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of vaping’s potential role in tobacco cessation and harm reduction, warning that its measures could paradoxically reverse the country’s progress in reducing smoking rates and the associated health benefits.
Read moreExperts warn UK’s June 1st disposable vape ban may fuel a dangerous black market, with millions potentially seeking illicit, unsafe products.
Read moreDiscover the 6 largest nicotine and tobacco companies in the U.S. (PMI, Altria, RAI, ITG, Liggett, Swedish Match/ZYN) and their shift to smokeless products.
Read moreA look at the key takeaways from The Vaper Expo UK 2025, including high puff count disposables, flavor diversification, and advanced device technology.
Read moreCAPHRA exposes how anti-vaping propaganda endangers public health, urging a shift to evidence-based harm reduction strategies.
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) issued a stark warning. The organization stated that widespread misinformation about safer nicotine products, such as vapes, directly endangers millions of lives. This misinformation also severely undermines global public health initiatives.
Read moreSmoke Free Sweden Contrasts Spain’s High Smoking Rates with Sweden’s Harm Reduction Success
Spain’s restrictive approach towards safer, smoke-free nicotine alternatives like vapes is hindering its fight against smoking and putting thousands of lives at risk annually, according to a new report by Smoke Free Sweden. The report, titled “A Tale of Two Nations: Spain vs. Sweden,” starkly contrasts the public health outcomes of the two countries, attributing the differences to their divergent tobacco harm reduction strategies.
Read moreGreece, a nation historically grappling with one of the highest smoking rates in the European Union, finds itself at a critical juncture in its tobacco control policy. After making commendable strides in reducing smoking by embracing tobacco harm reduction principles, the government is now reportedly considering a ban on vaping flavours. This potential move has sparked significant concern among public health advocates and vapers, who warn it could reverse hard-won progress and push smokers back to deadly combustible cigarettes.
Read moreOverview of April 2025 tobacco and vaping legislative & regulatory changes across US states, including AL, CO, IN, IA, LA, MO, OH, SC, WA.
The landscape of tobacco and vaping regulation across the United States remains in constant flux, with local, state, and federal bodies continually reviewing and proposing changes. April 2025 was no exception, witnessing significant legislative activity from coast to coast. This roundup highlights key developments, from battles over flavored product bans in Denver to new tax structures in Indiana and preemption debates in Missouri. These ongoing efforts reflect the complex balancing act between public health concerns, particularly youth access, and the interests of retailers and adult consumers.
Read moreExploring the global rise of vaping: Top 10 e-cigarette using countries, market size, production insights (China), and regulatory landscape.
Read moreCourt Rules State Law Unlawfully Infringes on Federal Authority
A federal judge has blocked nearly all provisions of a new Iowa law (House File 2677) that aimed to restrict the sale of e-cigarette products based on their U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval status. Chief U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose ruled the law likely violates the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by improperly attempting to enforce federal regulations.
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