The Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has initiated a regulatory process to increase the minimum retail prices for tobacco products. Published on the “Open NPAs” public portal, the draft decree aims to adjust the minimum price threshold for all tobacco categories, including cigarettes, cigarillos, and heated tobacco devices. Public discussion on the document is scheduled to run until July 20, 2026.
Read moreStratford MP Manuela Perteghella has challenged the UK government to tighten retail display rules for e-cigarettes to prevent children from falling into nicotine addiction. While backing the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, the Member of Parliament warned that current laws leave loopholes that allow bright, eye-catching branding to target youth on local high streets.
Read moreSarawak’s Ministry for Women, Community Wellbeing and Family Development has drafted legislation to completely ban the sale and use of vaping devices and electronic cigarettes. This move addresses the rising prevalence of vaping among school-aged children across the state.
Read moreThe Costa Rican government has issued an executive decree delaying the implementation of its new vaping and e-cigarette regulations until August 6, 2027. Originally scheduled to take effect on August 6 of this year, the postponement gives manufacturers, importers, and retailers more time to align their operations with the Ministry of Health’s standards.
Read moreGerman municipal waste management authorities have confirmed that all vape retailers must now accept used e-cigarettes and tobacco heaters back from consumers free of charge. This policy addresses the severe fire risks associated with improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
Read moreThe European Parliament has rejected proposals to update and increase minimum excise duties on tobacco and newer nicotine alternatives, such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches. The decision highlights deep divisions within the EU over how to regulate harm-reduction products without encouraging youth uptake.
Read moreMore than five years after promising action, the Canadian federal government faces renewed pressure to finalize a national ban on flavored vaping products. First proposed in 2021 by then-Health Minister Patty Hajdu to combat youth nicotine addiction, the regulations remain unenacted. Current Health Minister Marjorie Michel has yet to provide a clear timeline for implementation, even as youth vaping rates remain high.
Read moreThe Ministry of Health in Argentina has officially updated its labeling and advertising regulations for tobacco products. Published in the Official Gazette under Resolution 796/2026, the new mandate extends graphic health warning requirements to modern alternatives, including electronic cigarettes, vapers, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches.
Read moreThe Austrian National Council is set to pass a ban on single-use vapes, prohibiting their sale after the end of this year. This legislative move, heavily championed by environmental organization GLOBAL 2000, addresses critical resource waste and rising fire hazards in waste facilities.
Read moreThe Seoul Metropolitan Government has called for urgent upgrades to electronic cigarette vending machines after a two-month intensive sweep revealed severe flaws in their age-verification systems. Between April 24 and June 23, inspectors discovered that 168 out of 415 vending machines successfully authenticated forged or altered identification documents.
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