Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced that new, comprehensive regulations governing the use, sale, and promotion of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices are now in effect. The rules apply to all electronic and non-electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS and ENNDS) and are designed to protect public health, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding children and adolescents from the documented risks of these products.
Read moreThe Spanish non-governmental organization Nofumadores.org is denouncing what it calls the “incoherent and shameful” policy of allowing smoking and vaping on the Cíes Islands, a major tourist destination in Galicia and a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status. The NGO is demanding that the regional government (the Xunta) prohibit smoking and vaping throughout the entire national park, including its beaches, forests, and camping areas.
Read moreDisposable Vapes Dominate Market, Surging from 4% to 46% of Vaper Preference Since 2020
Vaping prevalence in Quebec has significantly increased since 2020, with a notable surge among young adults and a dramatic shift towards disposable devices, according to a new report from the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec (INSPQ). The findings are based on the 2023 Quebec Survey on Tobacco and Vaping Products, which aims to document the evolution of nicotine consumption following the COVID-19 pandemic and new legislative measures.
Read moreThe Virginia Roanoke City Council is considering a proposal to impose a $20,000 annual operation fee on specialty vape shops. The measure, introduced by Councilman Phazhon Nash, would apply to businesses that primarily sell vaping products, not to convenience stores or gas stations that also sell them.
Read moreA new Mississippi law, House Bill 916, will take full effect on October 1st, restricting the sale of all vape products in the state to only those authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This measure aims to align the state’s retail market with federal standards and curb the sale of unregulated products.
Read moreRussia’s consumer protection agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has banned the sale of vapes and energy drinks under a single brand name. The decision follows an investigation prompted by the Prosecutor General’s Office after public activists raised concerns that promoting energy drinks under the same brand as vapes violates the law against promoting nicotine-containing products.
Read moreThe U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has cracked down on a major distributor of unregulated vapes, blocking it from using its services for business shipments in a significant blow to the multi-billion dollar illicit e-cigarette industry. This action, revealed in letters reviewed by Reuters, stands to benefit large tobacco companies like Altria and British American Tobacco (BAT), which have long battled against the flood of unauthorized vapes, mostly from China.
Read moreJuul Labs has escalated its legal battle with competitors NJOY and its parent company, Altria, by filing new patent infringement complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The latest lawsuits allege that the NJOY DAILY vapor product infringes on a patent owned by Juul Labs.
Read moreVapers in the United Kingdom are facing a significant price hike on e-liquids, with a new government-imposed vape duty set to take effect in October 2026. The tax will add a flat rate of 22p for every milliliter of vape liquid, a move that will dramatically increase costs for consumers, particularly those who buy larger, more cost-effective bottles.
Read moreThe Northfield, Minnesota, City Council has voted to table a proposed ordinance that would have banned the sale of flavored vaping products and implemented other strict tobacco regulations. The decision to postpone the vote was made to allow city staff and advocates more time to conduct research and work with local businesses who fear the ban would be devastating.
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