On December 26, a group of deputies from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) faction introduced a bill in the State Duma that would prohibit the wholesale and retail sale of vapes and e-liquids. The proposed legislation, authored by Evgeny Bessonov, Nikolay Kolomeytsev, and Alexey Kurinny, seeks to amend Article 19 of the law “On protecting the health of citizens from exposure to ambient tobacco smoke, consequences of tobacco consumption, or consumption of nicotine-containing products.”
Read moreThe chairman of the Thai parliamentary committee on e-cigarettes announced that the committee has completed its study on amending the country’s vaping laws. The committee will submit its report to parliament, proposing to elevate the legal controls on e-cigarette imports and possession.
Read moreOn December 21, 2024, the Spanish government published Law 7/2024, which introduces a new tax on liquids for electronic cigarettes and other products related to tobacco (the “new Tax”). This law is part of a broader package of measures that also includes a Complementary Tax to comply with the EU’s Pillar Two directive on minimum corporate taxation and a Tax on the interest and commission margin of certain financial entities.
Read moreA recent global report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed that 15-year-olds in Ireland have the lowest smoking rates in the European Union (EU) at just 7%. However, the same report also found that Ireland ranks fourth highest in the EU for regular vaping among young people.
Read moreSecretary Ma. Cristina Roque of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that approximately 10 companies involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of vape products have registered with the department in 2024. These accredited vape firms have met the standards established by the Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV).
Read moreJust one week after the Maldives implemented a ban on using vapes, the Police have already fined nine individuals for violating the new law. According to a Police media official, these fines, issued by Sunday, amount to a total of MVR 50,000 (approximately USD 3,240).
Read moreThe New Zealand government has implemented significant changes to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products 1990 Act, aiming to better protect children and young people from the potential harms of vaping. These amendments introduce stricter regulations on advertising, retail display, penalties for selling to minors, and a ban on disposable vaping devices. The new measures come into force in two stages, with some taking effect immediately and others after a six-month grace period to allow retailers to adapt to the new requirements.
Read moreIllinois will enforce new laws placing additional restrictions on electronic cigarettes beginning January 1. The legislation aims to address concerns about the accessibility and appeal of e-cigarettes to minors.
Read moreVape Shops Claim Unconstitutionality and Irreparable Harm in Complaint
Two Rhode Island vape shops, Vaporetti LLC and Sunshine Vape LLC, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the state’s upcoming ban on flavored e-cigarettes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025, is unconstitutional. The complaint, filed on November 26 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, argues that the law is poorly defined, “irrational,” and will cause irreparable harm to their businesses.
Read moreA broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers, and social justice advocates has launched a campaign called “Flavors Hook Kids Washington” to ban flavored nicotine vapes and other tobacco products in the state. The group cites the contribution of these products to youth addiction as the primary reason for the proposed ban.
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