In a recent session of the National Assembly, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien addressed the growing concerns surrounding e-cigarettes and heated cigarettes in Vietnam. While tobacco is a regulated business under the Law on Prevention of Tobacco Harms and the Government’s Decree 67/2013, new generation cigarettes have not been clearly defined in the relevant legal documents, leading to a long-standing legal loophole.

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The Peruvian Congress has enacted Law No. 32159, which establishes measures to control the consumption of tobacco products, nicotine, and their substitutes to protect life and health. This legislation modifies previous regulations related to the topic and marks the first time that electronic cigarettes have been regulated in the country.

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Sweden has made history by becoming the world’s first officially “smoke-free” nation, according to sensational government figures released today. The Swedish public health agency’s official health data shows that a mere 4.5% of Swedish-born adults smoke, significantly below the globally recognized benchmark of 5% for smoke-free status.

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A new study from the University of Michigan has shed light on the primary reasons why teenagers engage in vaping. The study, titled “Reasons for Vaping Among U.S. Adolescents,” analyzed data from in-school surveys of U.S. students in eighth, tenth, and 12th grades, revealing a complex mix of factors driving the vaping trend.

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Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling Smer-SD party have submitted a proposal to amend the law on the production, labeling, and sale of tobacco products and related products, aiming to ban the sale of flavored nicotine products and disposable electronic cigarettes in Slovakia. The MPs seek to reduce the attractiveness of these products to minors.

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Iowa has taken a significant step towards protecting children from harmful, illicit vapes by passing the vapor directory during the recent legislative session. The new law, set to take effect on January 2, 2025, provides the state with a clear understanding of which e-cigarette products are legal for sale and establishes an enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance.

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The First Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) determined today that the prohibition on importing e-cigarettes and related products is unconstitutional. The ruling, based on the decree of the Law of General Import and Export Taxes promulgated on June 7, 2022, was approved by a majority after analyzing the project presented by Minister Jorge Pardo Rebolledo.

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The Greek government has announced plans to introduce a new bill in Parliament that will impose stricter penalties on businesses caught selling alcohol, electronic cigarettes, and vaping devices to minors. This joint decision by the ministries of Citizen Protection, Justice, and Health comes in response to repeated incidents of alcohol sales to underage individuals.

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Chris Doel has taken a unique approach to addressing the e-waste epidemic caused by disposable vapes. He collected 130 used vape batteries, the larger “3,500 puff” types with model 20400 cells, which he found littered at a music festival. Doel then repurposed these batteries to create a powerful 48-volt, 1,500-watt e-bike battery that propelled an e-bike for more than 20 miles with minimal pedaling.

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The UK Parliament is set to introduce the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to create the “first smoke-free generation” by preventing anyone born after January 1, 2009, from legally smoking tobacco when they become adults. The legislation will gradually raise the age at which tobacco can be purchased, hoping to “save thousands of lives and protect the NHS,” according to ministers.

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