Russia’s Ministry of Finance has put forward a proposal to introduce licensing for both wholesale and retail trade of tobacco products, e-cigarettes (vapes), and hookahs, slated to begin in March of next year. Businesses would need to pay a fee to obtain a sales permit, ensure their products comply with registration requirements in the national goods marking system, and have no outstanding tax debts.
Read moreHealth Commission in Tucumán, Argentina, approves legal reform to ban vaping in enclosed public spaces, citing significant health risks and rising youth usage.
Read moreThe Swiss canton of Solothurn votes to ban sales of single-use e-cigarettes due to youth addiction and environmental concerns; reusable vapes remain legal.
Read moreConcerns raised in South Korea over lower taxes on solid-form e-cigarettes compared to liquid types, prompting calls for tax system reform for fairness.
A significant difference in taxation standards based on product structure persists in South Korea’s e-cigarette market, leading to debates over fairness and calls for regulatory reform. Specifically, products using nicotine in solid form are subject to much lower tax rates compared to their liquid-based counterparts.
Read moreKelantan state in Malaysia has banned vape sales since 2015, issuing no new licenses due to health concerns; enforcement continues against illicit sales.
Read moreKedah state in Malaysia will phase out vape sales by not renewing licenses, citing drug misuse concerns; aims for a full ban by next year.
Read morePNG government prohibits use, sale, and import of all vaping products, citing youth health risks and intelligence advice; heavy fines for violators.
Read moreReports indicate UK vapers are hoarding disposable e-cigarettes as a new sales ban approaches next month, with online sales surging.
Read moreSmoking on shared apartment building balconies in Russia can result in fines ranging from 500 to 1,500 rubles, according to Sergey Kolunov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction, Housing and Communal Services. He emphasized that the ban on smoking in common areas of residential buildings, such as elevators and stairwells, also extends to these shared balconies.
Read moreThe Malaysian state of Perlis will prohibit the sale of vapes, or electronic cigarettes, starting August 1st. Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) Mohd. Shukri Ramli announced the decision, citing a 2022 ruling by the Perlis State Fatwa Committee which declared vape use haram (forbidden).
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