Two major Kenyan trade associations, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) and the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak), have submitted a joint petition to the Senate, urging it to immediately halt the debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. They argue that the bill, which proposes significantly stricter rules for nicotine products, has been rushed forward without the required public participation and meaningful consultation with key stakeholders.
Read moreThe Tuscaloosa City Council is considering a proposal to enact a new local tax on vaping products, a move prompted by an impending statewide vape tax and a critical deadline. Municipalities across Alabama are rushing to pass their own vape taxes before October 1, 2025, after which they will be prohibited from doing so under a new state law, Alabama Act 2025-377.
Read moreThe Newport News City Council has approved new regulations for vape shops, establishing stricter standards for new businesses in the city. The amendment to the zoning ordinance, passed on Tuesday, is aimed at protecting children and families from the proliferation of these establishments.
Read moreBelarusian senators are considering a ban on the advertising of electronic cigarettes and other stricter regulations to combat the growing use of vapes, particularly among youth. The potential measures were discussed at a special meeting chaired by Natalya Kochanova, Head of the Council of the Republic (the upper house of parliament).
Read moreA South Korean bill to revise the Tobacco Business Act, which would classify synthetic nicotine as a tobacco product, has cleared its first major hurdle at the National Assembly. The amendment, approved by the Strategy and Finance Committee’s subcommittee on economic and fiscal policy, expands the legal definition of tobacco from being derived from “tobacco leaf” to “tobacco or nicotine.”
Read moreSingapore has significantly ramped up its fight against vaping, empowering more than 10,000 officers to take action against vape-related offenses, a figure that doubled in just a month. This intensified enforcement comes as the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) detected nearly 10,000 vaping cases in the first eight months of 2025, according to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
Read moreThe Aiken County Planning Commission in South Carolina has unanimously recommended amendments to the county’s Code of Ordinances that would significantly restrict where smoke and vape shops can be located. The proposal, which now heads to the County Council for final consideration, is a direct response to concerns raised by local high school principals about the “rampant use” of vaping products by students.
Read moreThe UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to unveil a major shake-up of town planning laws this week, designed to give local communities greater control over their high streets. The new plans will empower residents and local councils to block the opening of new vaping and gambling shops, addressing concerns about the proliferation of these businesses in town centers.
Read moreThe Sea Bright Borough Council has adopted a new ordinance prohibiting the operation of tobacco establishments, vape shops, and the sale of THC products within the town’s boundaries. The measure, which took effect immediately upon its adoption on August 19th, aims to promote public health and safety by restricting businesses primarily associated with tobacco and vaping.
Read moreMaldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has announced that a future MDP government would consider reversing the country’s ban on vaping and reducing the import duty on cigarettes, contingent on public support for such moves. Speaking at the opposition party’s National Assembly, Fayyaz pledged to “correct the mistakes” of the current administration if the MDP returns to power.
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