Scotland has witnessed a staggering 19.4% increase in the number of illicit vapes seized between January and October 2024 compared to the entire year of 2023, according to the latest council data obtained by vape retailer Totally Wicked through hundreds of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

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The Turkish government has initiated a crackdown on the unregistered trade and smuggling of cigarettes and alcohol, as well as the increasingly popular e-cigarettes among youth. The AK Party, which has been working on new sanctions, will bring the prepared bill to the Parliament in the coming days.

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The National Assembly of Vietnam has officially passed a resolution to ban the production, business, import, storage, transport, and use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products from 2025. This decision aims to protect public health, especially the health of young people, and has received widespread support from the public. The resolution marks a new era in the prevention and control of tobacco harms in Vietnam.

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HSA Clarifies No Search Warrant Needed for E-Cigarette Inspections

The Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has stated that enforcement officers have the right to enter any premises to conduct inspections without a search warrant, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao on November 28. This clarification comes in response to a recent incident involving a man who refused to allow enforcement officers to search his home for e-cigarettes, which has garnered public attention.

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Study Reveals 62% of Vapers May Return to Cigarettes if Prices Increase Due to Higher Taxation

As France continues to struggle with one of the highest smoking prevalence rates in Europe, a proposed tax on vaping products has sparked significant concern among health experts and advocates. A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive for France Vapotage reveals that more than 60% of vapers could resume smoking if faced with price increases due to increased taxation, potentially undermining the progress made in the fight against tobacco addiction.

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The canton of Valais in Switzerland has banned electronic disposable cigarettes, commonly known as “pöffs,” following the example set by the Jura canton. The ban comes as part of a revision to the tobacco law and aims to address concerns about youth addiction and environmental impact.

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The Spanish Senate’s Health Commission has approved a motion calling on the government to reaffirm the need for political consensus in the fight against smoking and to establish specific regulations for electronic cigarettes. The motion, presented by the Popular Party (PP) and amended by the Socialist Party (PSOE), received 26 votes in favor, none against, and two abstentions.

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In a significant step towards creating a smoke-free generation, British lawmakers voted decisively in favor of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on Tuesday. The bill, which aims to introduce some of the world’s strictest anti-smoking rules, received overwhelming support in the House of Commons, with 415 lawmakers voting in favor and only 47 against.

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Massachusetts, known for its strict tobacco regulations, is set to make history once again as three state lawmakers plan to introduce a generational tobacco ban bill next year. Sen. Jason Lewis, D-Winchester, along with Rep. Tommy Vitolo, D-Brookline, and Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian, D-Malden, aim to prohibit anyone born after a specific date from ever purchasing tobacco products in the state.

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The European Parliament will discuss a proposal next Wednesday to ban the use of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, in certain outdoor areas. The aim is to improve the protection of EU citizens against exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosols.

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