Restrictions on Sales to Minors, Public Use, Advertising, and Packaging Take Effect
Starting Tuesday, May 20th, Chile has enacted a new comprehensive law, Ley 21.642, to regulate the sale, consumption, and advertising of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, including both nicotine and non-nicotine products. This legislation aims to establish clear limits to protect public health, particularly that of young people.
Read moreThe Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) calls for a nationwide prohibition on all vaping products, citing severe health risks, youth addiction, and rising healthcare costs.
Read moreMonaco has implemented a significant anti-tobacco reform, unanimously approved by its National Council on May 15th. The new law notably bans single-use electronic cigarettes, commonly known as “puffs,” raises the legal smoking age to 18, and expands no-smoking zones throughout the Principality.
Read moreNearly 18,000 caught for vape offenses in Singapore (Jan 2024-Mar 2025) as HSA seizes $41M in illicit products amid stricter enforcement.
Read moreNew rules in Gran Canaria prohibit vaping on beaches, aligning it with smoking restrictions. Implications for vape businesses and tourist consumers.
Read moreNorth Carolina’s House Bill 900, now in effect, prohibits certain vape products, targeting youth access, while vape shops face a June deadline and express concerns over business impact.
Read moreThe Pahang PAS Youth Wing has called on the state government to enact laws prohibiting the sale and use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in Pahang, primarily to protect the younger generation from nicotine addiction. Youth Chief Ustaz Mohd Zarimi Abu Zih Al-Hafiz highlighted the worrying trend of widespread vape use among teenagers and students, demanding immediate action from authorities.
Read moreRussia’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.
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