A New Zealand-based vape seller recently issued a bold pledge to keep shipping items to Australia in defiance of new import rules prohibiting non-therapeutic nicotine vapes. But authorities warn lawbreaking retailers face escalating enforcement action.
Read moreThe Nebraska General Affairs Committee recently heard testimony on LB1296, a bill introduced by Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward, which aims to curb minors’ access to vaping devices in the state. The proposed legislation would prohibit the sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) that have not received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with violations considered a deceptive trade practice under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Read more
As Virginia’s 2024 legislative session draws to a close, two bills and a new tax on vape products are expected to land on the governor’s desk. The proposed measures aim to address the growing concern over youth vaping, but not everyone is pleased with the potential changes. Read more
Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that would establish a directory of vaping products allowed for sale in the state. Proponents argue the measure will provide clarity for businesses and aid in enforcement, while vape shop owners contend it could significantly harm their industry and remove products that help people quit smoking. Read more
South Carolina legislators continue pushing a bill to restrict vape shop inventory to solely FDA-authorized items. By creating a registry prohibiting unlisted products, supporters aim to curb teen usage. But vocal industry opposition argues the restrictive approach could backfire. Read more
The Florida House has passed a divisive bill that would effectively ban the sale of all but 34 tobacco-flavored vaping products sold by Big Tobacco companies in the state. The legislation, HB 1007, cleared the House on an 83-26 vote, with two Republicans voting against the measure sponsored by Palm City Republican Rep. Toby Overdorf.
Read moreA new randomized clinical trial published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine adds to mounting evidence that vaping serves as an effective smoking cessation tool. The study found e-cigarettes nearly doubled quit success rates compared to traditional nicotine replacement therapy. As anti-vaping advocates continue sounding alarms over health risks, they face the inconvenient truth that vaping helps smokers kick the habit. Read more
The UK government is debating implementing a dedicated tax on vaping products in next week’s Budget announcement. Unlike combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes currently only pay the standard 20% VAT rate. A vaping levy could raise around £500 million annually if set at a similar level to tobacco duties, which brought in £10.4 billion last year. However, opponents argue higher taxes would stifle smoking cessation efforts. Read more
A new Florida bill (SB 1006) would mandate all nicotine product manufacturers clearly state on packaging that their vaping devices have not received regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The state Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment and General Government unanimously passed the proposed legislation on February 21st. Read more
A group named the Vape Protection Alliance (VPA) recently launched a crowdfunding campaign to obtain legal counsel, aiming to collaborate with UK policymakers on crafting vaping regulations. They believe blanket flavor bans and aggressive device restrictions risk unintended public health consequences. Read more
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