The Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers has adopted a bill amending excise duty rates, including those for e-cigarettes, and recommends government approval, according to a letter from the Ministry of Finance to the Prime Minister’s Office. The bill notably excludes excise duty on vaporization devices, which will be covered by a separate piece of legislation.
Read moreThe Peruvian Congress has approved legislation aimed at reducing the consequences of smoking and cigarette consumption in the country. With 73 votes in favor, 13 against, and 8 abstentions, the Plenary of Congress passed the opinion of bills 3412, 3437, and 3732, which regulate the control of tobacco products, nicotine, and their substitutes.
Read moreThe Brazilian Senate has advanced the debate on the regulation of electronic cigarettes as Bill 5,008/2023 progresses through the National Congress. The bill, authored by Senator Soraya Thronicke (Podemos-MS), aims to authorize the production, sale, import, and use of these devices while establishing rules for control, inspection, and advertising. Despite the current ban on vapes in Brazil, they are widely consumed, particularly in the illegal market.
Read moreA new government survey reveals that e-cigarette use among young people has fallen to its lowest level in ten years. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the latest data shows that the rate among adolescents dropped to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023.
Read moreRussia plans to introduce a ban on the use of vapes and disposable cigarettes while driving, as part of an effort to tighten control over drivers’ attention to the road. Violators could face a fine of 1,500 rubles, according to the Mash Telegram channel. Read more
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has called on member states to treat safer nicotine products like cigarettes by banning the use of vapes and heated tobacco products (HTP) in a wide range of outdoor spaces. The proposed revision of the European Council’s 2009 Recommendation on smoke-free environments urges the 27 EU members to prohibit vaping and HTP use in outdoor areas of cafes, restaurants, workplaces, transportation facilities, health care and educational facilities, amusement parks, shopping malls, and more.
Read moreIndonesia will not raise excise tax rates for tobacco products in 2025 and will instead consider alternative policies to discourage smoking, including changes in retail prices, according to Askolani, the director general of customs and excise at the finance ministry. The country will maintain the 2024 excise rates for tobacco products in the following year. Read more
Two Democratic legislators in Washington State, Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, and Sen. T’wina Nobles, D-University Place, have agreed to support a bill that would ban the sale of flavored vape products in the state. The legislation will likely be introduced in January 2025.
Read moreNew Zealand has set a deadline of October 1, 2024, for all vaping devices to have removable batteries and child safety mechanisms. From this date, retailers cannot sell any devices that do not meet these requirements.
Read moreHealth Minister Stephen Donnelly has signed new laws that introduce an on-the-spot fine of €2,000 for outlets caught selling vapes or tobacco products at events aimed at children. These measures, effective from today, are part of the Minister’s comprehensive strategy to regulate nicotine inhaling products strictly and eliminate tobacco use.
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