Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports Introduces New Guidelines to Raise Awareness of E-cigarette Dangers
The Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports has launched a campaign to enhance education and raise awareness among students about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. This initiative comes as the vast majority of e-cigarette users in Cambodia fall within the 15 to 29 age range.
Read moreIn a bid to curb the growing trend of vaping among children, the Australian government has proposed new legislation that could see illegal vape sellers and manufacturers face up to seven years in prison. The move comes as authorities seek to tighten regulations surrounding the sale and use of e-cigarettes.
Read moreIn a landmark move towards achieving a “tobacco-free generation,” Belgium has announced a nationwide ban on the sale of disposable vapes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The decision, announced by Public Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke on Saturday, positions Belgium as the first country in Europe to implement such a ban, with the exception of the United Kingdom, which is no longer part of the European Union. Read more
In a significant move to combat the growing teen vaping epidemic, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed Senate Bill 61 into law on Wednesday. The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Jen Plumb, D-Salt Lake City, aims to curb the alarming trend by banning the sale of flavored e-cigarette cartridges and disposable devices in the state. Read more
In a significant move to curb youth vaping, the French Parliament has reached a consensus on banning single-use electronic cigarettes , commonly known as “disposable vapes.” The ban is expected to come into effect by the end of September 2024, as stated by Green Party deputy Francesca Pasquini.
Read moreA recent study by the not-for-profit organization Material Focus has revealed that a staggering quarter of a billion disposable vapes could end up in landfills before the UK’s upcoming ban on single-use e-cigarettes in 2025. The research exposes a shocking lack of compliance among vape producers and retailers in fulfilling their legal obligation to facilitate the return and recycling of these devices. Read more
In a significant move to combat the rising trend of youth vaping, the New Zealand government has announced a complete ban on single-use e-cigarettes, also known as disposable vapes. The decision comes months after the country abandoned a controversial plan to prohibit the sale of tobacco cigarettes to people born after 2008. Read more
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ambitious plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from purchasing cigarettes has officially begun its journey into law. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which has now been published and formally introduced in Parliament, aims to give the UK some of the world’s most stringent anti-tobacco legislation. Read more
The city of Dallas is moving closer to implementing a ban on vaping in public spaces, following recommendations from the Dallas Environmental Commission, a citizen-led advisory group. The proposed policy change aims to protect vulnerable populations from the potential harm caused by secondhand exposure to e-cigarette aerosols and vapors.
Read moreThe Vermont House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards addressing public health concerns by passing a comprehensive bill that would ban the sale of flavored vaping products and tobacco items, as well as prohibit online sales of all nicotine-containing products. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 18 (S 18), had previously been approved by the state Senate. Read more