The 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.
Read more15 EU countries, including Germany & France, urge European Commission to update tobacco tax laws, impose vape levy & raise cigarette excise.
Read moreKazakhstan’s Majilis (lower house of parliament) is set to review amendments to its criminal legislation that would introduce stricter penalties for offenses related to electronic cigarettes (vapes), including for their storage and delivery. This move comes after an official ban on the import, sale, and production of vapes was implemented in the country last year.
Read moreThe head of the Russian State Duma Committee on Health Protection, Sergey Leonov, has asserted the necessity of a complete ban on the production of vaping devices within Russia. Speaking on “Radio Rossii,” Leonov stated that despite existing laws prohibiting the sale of vapes to minors, cases of children using e-cigarettes continue to be recorded. He believes this warrants a total prohibition on domestic vape manufacturing.
Read moreKyrgyzstan is set to enforce a comprehensive ban on the import, sale, and use of all vaping products (e-cigarettes) starting July 1st. The legislation, signed into law by President Sadyr Japarov in November 2024 after parliamentary revisions, introduces significant penalties for violations.
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