Utah’s ban on flavored vapes and e-cigarette juice, currently tied up in court, will remain on the books after lawmakers failed to pass a repeal during a House floor debate on March 4, 2025. The ban, implemented in 2023, was blocked after the Utah Vapor Business Association won a restraining order.

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The fight against harmful vape products is a global concern, and Arkansas is no exception. Last week, Representative Matt Duffield (R-Russellville) proposed a bill to ban disposable vapes entirely, citing the threat they pose to Arkansans, particularly the youth. However, on Tuesday, the focus shifted to targeting manufacturers rather than an outright ban during a city, county, and local affairs committee meeting.

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Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit the sale of flavored nicotine products throughout the state. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 702, defines flavoring as any artificial or natural taste not solely attributed to tobacco, including menthol, mint, fruit, chocolate, candy, and similar flavors. The bill also seeks to ban the sale, distribution, or offer of flavored inhalant delivery systems, such as vapes, and flavored tobacco products.

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A group of Democratic lawmakers, led by U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), and U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoothi (D-IL-08), have introduced the End Tobacco Loopholes Act. This legislation seeks to close tax code loopholes for tobacco products, with the goal of reducing tobacco use and lowering healthcare spending in the United States.

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The Bangkok city government has announced a new, stringent initiative to crack down on the sale and use of vapes or e-cigarettes around schools. The aim is to achieve a 100 percent smoke-free and drug-free environment in and around schools throughout the Thai capital.

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Tennessee legislators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would fundamentally transform the state’s vaping industry, sparking intense debate and forcing a one-week delay on the House committee vote originally scheduled for March 3rd.

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In recent years, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, have experienced rapid growth in Indonesia. As awareness of the health risks associated with traditional cigarettes increases, more smokers are turning to alternatives that are perceived as healthier, such as vapes and heated tobacco products.

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Georgia lawmakers are grappling with a proposed bill aimed at regulating the vaping industry, with a focus on protecting youth from unregulated products. House Bill 577, discussed by the Ways & Means Subcommittee on March 3, 2025, seeks to establish a state-level registry for legal vaping products, particularly targeting those originating from overseas.

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France has become the latest European country to ban the sale of nicotine pouches, joining a growing list of nations taking action to curb the use of these tobacco-free products. Health experts have raised concerns about the potential risks associated with nicotine pouches, including medical issues, addiction, and their increasing popularity among young people.

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The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will begin enforcing regulations on vape product registration and sales at display counters starting April 1, 2025, according to Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin. The enforcement of product packaging and labelling requirements will follow shortly after, starting on October 1.

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