The Polish Ministry of Health has postponed its plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes, opting instead for a less stringent approach to address the growing “plague” among teenagers. This decision comes as health experts and children’s rights advocates warn of the alarming rise in vaping among Polish youth. Read more
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) has signed a bill into law that establishes a new regulatory system for certifying vaping products in the state. The legislation, known as House Bill 900, aims to create a registry of authorized consumable and vapor products, which will be the only products allowed for sale in North Carolina starting May 1, 2025. Read more
Local police officers in Aktau, Kazakhstan have begun carrying out raids against illegal vape trade in the city. As part of their efforts to enforce the recently implemented ban on electronic cigarettes, the authorities inspected various trading locations and engaged in educational outreach with the general population. Read more
The Maldivian government has announced its decision to eliminate duty exemptions on unhealthy products such as vape and energy drinks, as part of a broader effort to streamline customs regulations and promote public health. This move aligns the country’s policies with international health treaties it has signed.
Read moreThe Polish Ministry of Health has announced the end of the 30-day public consultations on the draft act amending the act on the protection of health against the effects of using tobacco and tobacco products. The proposed amendment aims to ban the sale of flavored cigarettes and heated tobacco products in Poland. Read more
The Cyprus Parliament’s Health Committee has raised concerns about the detrimental effects of e-cigarettes on young people, prompting lawmakers to consider immediate action to address the “unreasonable use and sale of e-cigarettes,” as reported by Cyprus Mail on July 4th. Read more
According to amendments to the second reading of a bill on changes to the Russian tax system, which TASS has in its possession, the Russian government plans to raise excise taxes on tobacco products by an average of 4.7% in 2025. Read more
A recent study conducted by the Moldovan Pediatric Society has uncovered a disturbing trend in the Republic of Moldova: an epidemic of e-cigarette use among young people. The 2023 study, which surveyed 530 teenagers aged 10 to 16, found that an astounding 36% of participants use disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. Pulmonologist Olimpia Gherman attributes the popularity of these products among youth to their affordable prices, appealing flavors, and the ease of purchasing them online without proper regulation.
Read moreStyria has become the latest Austrian state to ban the sale of nicotine pouches to individuals under the age of 18. The state parliament passed an amendment to the Youth Act on Tuesday, which will come into force on October 1, 2024. This move follows similar bans implemented by Upper Austria, Salzburg, and Tyrol, as more states take action to address the growing popularity of these addictive nicotine products among teenagers and young adults. Read more
Ireland has taken a monumental step towards protecting public health by becoming the first European Union country to raise the minimum legal age for tobacco sales from 18 to 21. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the government’s approval of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024, which will now proceed to enactment.
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