Hawaii health advocates and lawmakers are once again pushing for legislation to ban the sale of flavored nicotine and vape products in an effort to protect the state’s youth from the harmful effects of these substances. The Keiki Caucus is backing House Bill 756, which would prohibit the sale of flavored nicotine products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine-free. Additionally, the Hawaii State Association of Counties supports House Bill 380, which would restore the authority of counties to adopt their own laws regulating the sales of tobacco products and vapes.
Read moreRussian President Vladimir Putin enacted legislation on February 3 significantly increasing fines for selling tobacco, vapes, and hookahs to minors. The updated penalties now reach 2 million rubles for businesses, with stricter enforcement targeting nicotine product accessibility among youth. Published on Russia’s official legal portal, the law revises Article 14.53 of the Administrative Offenses Code to address rising teen vaping rates.
Read moreThe Polish government approved a draft amendment in January to expand excise taxes on nicotine alternatives, including reusable e-cigarettes, heated tobacco devices, and nicotine pouches. The proposal introduces a 40 PLN per-unit tax on vaping hardware and parts, while increasing taxes on disposable e-liquid content by 40 PLN. Industry groups warn this could raise retail prices by 50 PLN per device, potentially driving consumers back to combustible cigarettes or unregulated markets.
Read moreThe U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Njoy Ace vaping products, owned by Altria, violate four patents held by Juul Labs. The decision, announced on Wednesday, prohibits the importation and sale of these devices in the U.S. until the patents expire in 2034 and 2037. The ruling is now under final review by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and could take effect as early as March 31, 2025.
Read moreTwo bills currently under consideration by Indiana lawmakers could drastically change the landscape of the vaping industry in the state. H.B. 1218 proposes a complete ban on the sale and distribution of all e-liquids and vapor products starting July 1, 2025, while H.B. 1650 would establish a stringent regulatory framework, including a PMTA (Premarket Tobacco Product Application) registry.
Read moreArizona’s Senate Bill 1272, introduced on January 27, 2025, is set to strengthen regulations for businesses dealing in spirituous liquor and vapor products. The bill aims to improve compliance and enforce harsher penalties for violations, reflecting the state’s growing concern for public health and safety.
Read moreThe Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case involving tobacco and vape manufacturers battling the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the agency’s denial of marketing authorization for flavored e-cigarette products. While these companies have found little success in most appeals courts, they have enjoyed modest victories in the Fifth Circuit, which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and is widely regarded as the most conservative court in the country.
Read moreThe Newton City Council in Connecticut has voted 19-4 to approve a generational ban on tobacco and e-cigarette sales. The measure prohibits purchases by anyone born after March 1, 2004, joining a growing number of Massachusetts communities that have passed similar ordinances to reduce tobacco use among young people.
Read moreWashington state legislators are set to consider House Bill 1203, which would prohibit the sale and advertising of flavored tobacco and nicotine products starting in 2026. The bill, sponsored by Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), aims to address the issue of youth addiction to these products.
Read moreThe Trump administration has withdrawn a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, dealing a blow to public health advocates who say the additive is responsible for thousands of premature deaths each year, particularly among Black Americans. The decision was revealed earlier this week when the draft rule to ban menthol was listed as “withdrawn” in a regulatory docket.
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