Colombia’s Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) has issued Resolution 30838 of 2025, regulating access to information for consumers of cigarettes, tobacco products, their derivatives, substitutes, or imitations, and the devices necessary for their operation, including vape products. Producers and suppliers will have a six-month period from its publication in the Official Gazette to comply before the new rules are enforced.
Read moreThe Texas State Legislature has passed a revised version of Senate Bill 2024 (SB 2024), which regulates the marketing, advertising, sale, and distribution of e-cigarette products in the state. After intense debate and opposition that nearly led to a ban on virtually all mass-market vaping products, lawmakers reached a compromise that specifically targets prefilled disposable vapes containing e-liquid manufactured in China or other designated “foreign adversary” nations, while leaving most refillable hardware and American-filled devices untouched.
Read moreA coalition of 13 Indonesian civil society organizations, including the Center for Indonesia’s Strategic Development Initiatives (CISDI) and the Indonesian Youth Council for Tactical Changes (IYCTC), has issued an open letter urging social media influencers to cease promoting vape products to children and adolescents. Mouhamad Bigwanto, Chairman of the Indonesian Health Policy Space (RUKKI), stated that young people are daily exposed to influencer content that overtly promotes these addictive products, often portraying e-cigarettes as a cool and safe lifestyle choice.
Read moreResponsible Vaping Ireland (RVI), the national trade association for vape retailers, is urgently calling on the Irish Minister for Health and the Oireachtas Health Committee to conduct pre-legislative scrutiny of the proposed Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2025. RVI argues that the government’s decision to potentially bypass this crucial step risks devastating small businesses and could drive adult ex-smokers back to traditional cigarettes.
Read moreThe President of the Malaysian Organisation of Vape Entities (MOVE), Samsul Kamal Ariffin, is advocating for stricter regulation and enforcement of vape products rather than outright bans, arguing that prohibition is not the most effective solution to address public health concerns. He emphasized that many Malaysians use vaping as a less harmful alternative to quit smoking, citing international studies like those from Public Health England which suggest vaping is 95% safer than traditional cigarettes.
Read moreThe Perak state government in Malaysia is currently deliberating a potential ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes), according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. No final decision has been made, as several factors require careful consideration, including discussions with the Vape Traders Association, from whom Saarani has received a meeting request.
Read moreSwitzerland’s Federal Councils are set to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, commonly known as “Puff Bars.” Following the National Council’s approval in June 2024, the Council of States (Ständerat) also voted in favor of the ban on Wednesday, with 19 votes to 11 and 3 abstentions. Refillable, rechargeable e-cigarettes will be exempt from this prohibition.
Read moreThe Bulgarian Parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy and Innovation has approved at its second reading a bill to amend the Act on Tobacco and Related Products, which includes a complete ban on the sale, use, and advertising of vapes for minors. The bill also proposes similar restrictions on energy drinks consumed by children.
Read moreA new bill has been introduced in the legislature of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, proposing a ban on the use of electronic cigarettes and vapers in all enclosed public access spaces, workplaces, and collective environments. The initiative, presented by legislator Natalia Dziakowski of the Bloque Acuerdo Cívico UCR-Gen, aims to strengthen public health policies focused on prevention and youth protection.
Read moreThe Spanish government is preparing to expand its list of public places where smoking traditional cigarettes and using vapes (e-cigarettes) will be prohibited, El Pais reports. This move aims to ensure healthier and more comfortable spaces for the entire population, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women.
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