New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a landmark lawsuit against 13 major e-cigarette manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for their role in fueling the youth vaping epidemic. The companies, including popular brands such as Puff Bar and Elf Bar, are accused of illegally marketing and selling flavored disposable vapes to minors.
Read moreManufacturers and Sellers to Have 9 Months to Prepare for New Regulations
The Polish Sejm is expected to pass a law introducing a ban on the sale of flavored heated tobacco products in the near future. The Sejm’s health committee supported this solution on Wednesday, February 19.
Read moreIn January 2024, Chile implemented Law 21.642, which introduced stricter regulations on the sale and use of tobacco products, including a ban on selling e-cigarettes to minors. The Ministry of Health has been conducting inspections throughout the country to enforce these new rules.
Read moreThe Colombian House of Representatives has approved in a second debate a bill that seeks to impose a 30% tax on the consumption of electronic cigarettes and vapes in the country. The proposed “health tax,” as it is referred to in the legislation, aims to decrease the use of these electronic smoking devices in Colombia.
Read moreIn 2020, Massachusetts became the first US state to implement a comprehensive ban on all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes. A recent case involving a vape shop owner has brought to light the serious criminal consequences of violating this ban, as predicted by criminal justice reform advocates.
Read moreCalifornia state legislators have introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of new or refurbished disposable electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes, starting January 1, 2026. The proposed legislation, AB 762, is part of a broader effort to curb plastic pollution in the state and follows similar laws banning single-use plastic bottles, Styrofoam food containers, and plastic carryout bags.
Read moreThe New Mexico Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee has advanced a bill (Senate Bill 20) that aims to increase the tax rate on e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other synthetic nicotine products. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Martin Hickey, D-Albuquerque, passed the committee with a 4-3 vote on Feb 18.
Read moreThe UK government has announced a comprehensive, £62 million study to investigate the long-term health effects of vaping on children and adolescents. The decade-long research project will track 100,000 individuals aged 8-18, collecting data on their behavior, biology, and health records.
Read moreKey Takeaways
- The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday regarding the FDA’s power to prohibit the sale of new candy-colored vaping products targeting teenagers.
- Most justices, both conservative and liberal, indicated that Congress granted the FDA authority in 2009 to prevent the sale of new tobacco products, which the agency has recently used to reject new vaping flavors appealing to youth.
- The vaping industry argued that the FDA overregulated and surprised companies by demanding new studies proving their products would persuade adult smokers to switch to e-cigarettes. However, several justices questioned this claim.
Biyesultan Khamzaev, a member of the State Duma Committee on Health Protection, has called for a complete ban on hookahs in Russia. In an interview with Duma TV, Khamzaev expressed grave concerns about the potential health risks associated with these popular smoking devices.
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