Targeted Products Include Brands Popular Among Youth, Such as Geek Bar and Lost Mary
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had issued warning letters to eight online retailers and one manufacturer for selling and/or distributing unauthorized flavored, disposable vapes. The warning letters cited several popular youth-oriented brands, including Geek Bar and Lost Mary, as well as products featuring the names and/or images of celebrities.
Read moreMove Part of Broader Anti-Tobacco Drive, as Government Data Shows Most Young Smokers Start with Vapes
Belgium will make history in January as the first European Union country to ban the sale of disposable vapes, driven by concerns over their appeal to children and the environmental damage caused by their disposal. This move is part of a larger anti-tobacco initiative in the country, where government data reveals that most young smokers begin the habit with e-cigarettes rather than traditional tobacco cigarettes.
Read moreCollaboration with Health Ministry to Analyze Situation and Make Responsible Decisions
Andrzej Domański, the Polish Minister of Finance, informed TVP Info on Tuesday that the Ministry of Finance is considering the possibility of raising the excise tax on tobacco products, such as nicotine pouches, for health reasons. He added that the Ministry of Finance, along with the Ministry of Health, is thoroughly analyzing the situation.
Read moreAssociation Promotes Vaping as Smoking Alternative, Warns Against Overregulation
Vape Business Ireland, an association advocating for sensible vaping regulation, has rebranded itself as Responsible Vaping Ireland. The organization has renewed its focus on promoting vaping as an alternative to smoking while cautioning against unnecessary restrictions that could harm small retailers and increase smoking rates.
Read moreHouse Bill 11 Aims to Curb Youth Vaping, Forcing Retailers to Cut Back on Inventory
Starting January 1, 2025, Kentucky will implement new vape restrictions for retailers, limiting sales to products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or have a “safe harbor certification.” The move, which aims to curb youth vaping in the state, is forcing businesses to reduce their inventory and select from a limited list of approved vapes.
Read moreSenate Health Commission Meets with Comptroller Dorothy Pérez to Discuss Pending Decrees and Regulations
The Senate Health Commission, represented by its president, Senator Javier Macaya (UDI), and Senator Juan Luis Castro (PS), met with Comptroller Dorothy Pérez at the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic to discuss pending requirements, regulations, and decrees, including the decree on high-cost medications and the regulation of electronic cigarettes.
Read moreThe Denver City Council voted 11 to 1 on Monday night to ban the sale of flavored vapes and other tobacco products within the city limits. The ordinance, which includes e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, vapes, and other flavored nicotine and tobacco products, aims to reduce nicotine use among teenagers and young adults.
Read moreOn December 17, deputies of the State Duma adopted amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the second and third readings, tightening responsibility for selling vapes to minors. The new law establishes criminal liability for the repeated retail sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, as well as devices for their consumption, to underage individuals.
Read moreEffective January 1, 2025, amendments to the Law on Tobacco, Tobacco Products, and Related Products Control (hereafter referred to as the Law) will introduce significant changes to the retail sale of tobacco, tobacco products, and related products in Lithuania. The key changes are as follows:
Read moreTourists Prohibited from Bringing Vaping Devices as Government Takes Strong Stance Against Smoking
The Maldives has implemented a sweeping ban on vaping, making it illegal to import, use, possess, manufacture, sell, advertise, or distribute e-cigarettes and related products. The import ban took effect on November 15, while the prohibition on all other aspects of vaping came into force on Sunday, December 15. Alongside the vaping ban, the government has also significantly increased tobacco tariffs, resulting in the doubling of cigarette prices.
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