In a move to align with European Union directives, the Estonian parliament, Riigikogu, has passed amendments to the Tobacco Act, prohibiting the sale of flavored and aromatic heated tobacco products in the country. The bill, which was adopted on Wednesday, April 23, received overwhelming support from the deputies, with 68 voting in favor, seven against, and one abstention.
Read moreFrench Polynesia’s Minister of Health, Cédric Mercadal, has presented a draft law aimed at significantly modernizing and strengthening regulations governing tobacco and vaping products across Tahiti and its islands. The proposed legislation focuses on reducing product accessibility and appeal, particularly among minors.
Read moreCustoms investigators in Hamburg, Germany, have dismantled a significant illegal e-cigarette operation, seizing nearly 3,000 liters of illicit vape liquid and preventing an estimated €730,000 in tax losses. Officials announced the successful raid on Wednesday, confirming the provisional arrest of four suspects linked to gang-related tax evasion.
Read moreThe city of Limeira, located in the interior of São Paulo, has become the first in Brazil to implement a law restricting the use of electronic cigarettes in public spaces. The new legislation, which also prohibits the sale and consumption of these devices by minors under the age of 18, aims to protect the health of citizens and prevent young people from starting to consume nicotine products.
Read moreGreece’s conservative government is preparing a bill that would ban all flavored alternative tobacco products, with the exception of natural tobacco and mint flavors, as part of a broader effort to restrict minors’ access to alcohol and tobacco products. The move follows incidents of teenagers fainting in a nightclub after consuming excessive amounts of alcohol, highlighting the need for stricter regulations to protect young people.
Read moreRussia has seen a significant decline in the number of smokers since 2009, with the smoking rate among adults aged 15 and above dropping from 39.5% to 18.6%, according to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. The minister credited the success to the implementation of anti-tobacco measures in the country. The announcement was made during the 2nd All-Russian Municipal Forum, “Small Homeland – the Strength of Russia,” which was held at the Russia National Center from April 21-23, bringing together representatives from various sectors to discuss issues related to the development and support of municipal entities.
News source: Russia’s smoking rate halved since 2009, says health ministry
The Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee has taken a split stance on tobacco taxation, approving a bill to increase the state tax on vapes and e-cigarettes while rejecting a proposal to raise the tax on traditional cigarettes. The vote against the cigarette tax hike was 7-4, while the legislation to increase the tax on vapes and e-cigarettes, sponsored by Vacherie Representative Ken Brass, passed with a 9-6 vote.
Read moreThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced a noteworthy decrease in the rate of underage tobacco and vape sales by retailers in 2024. According to the annual Synar Survey, a statewide assessment of retailer violation rates, the percentage of retailers selling to underage consumers dropped from 13.6% in 2023 to 11.8% in 2024. Despite this improvement, public health officials emphasize that the rate remains unacceptably high and that continued efforts are necessary to maintain the downward trend.
Read moreAcross the country, flashy and highly publicized conventions are showcasing an endless array of products that are not only illegal under federal law but also dangerous, addictive, and targeting America’s youth. At a recent expo in Miami, a dazzling display of e-cigarettes, or vapes, featured a wide range of enticing flavors, from Banana Taffy and Blueberry Milk to Gummy Rush and Tropical Gush.
Read moreR.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, a subsidiary of British American Tobacco (BAT), has acquired twelve pending Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (PMTAs) for synthetic nicotine disposable vaping devices from Charlie’s Holdings, Inc. The deal, finalized on April 16, 2025, was disclosed in an SEC Form 8-K filing the following day.
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