In a landmark decision on Tuesday, June 18, Romania’s Chamber of Deputies voted to ban advertising for electronic cigarettes, vapes, heated tobacco devices, and nicotine pouches. The bill, which aims to protect public health and curb the promotion of these products, passed with an overwhelming majority of 269 votes in favor, 2 against, and 3 abstentions.

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In a landmark decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of four menthol-flavored e-cigarette products in the United States. This authorization comes after an extensive scientific review process through the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway.

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The vape industry in the United States has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years, with rapid growth, regulatory challenges, and shifting consumer preferences all playing a part in shaping the market. As someone who has been closely following the industry’s developments, we have witnessed firsthand how the U.S. has become a top destination for e-cigarette companies looking to expand their global presence.

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European Union health ministers are set to discuss proposals that could lead to stricter regulations on vape flavors and other nicotine products at an upcoming meeting this Friday. The potential EU-wide flavor ban has sparked concern among nicotine consumers and advocacy groups, who argue that such measures could do more harm than good.

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A group of State Duma deputies has put forward a draft law that would require website owners to remove advertisements for the remote sale of nicotine-containing products, including regular and electronic cigarettes, tobacco, and similar items. The proposed legislation, obtained by REN TV, also allows for the blocking of non-compliant websites without a court order. Read more

The Constitutional Court of Costa Rica has issued a directive to the Ministry of Health, granting them two months to implement regulations for Law 10.066. This law governs the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), non-nicotine systems (NNDS), and electronic devices that utilize heated tobacco and similar technologies, collectively known as vapes.

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Kazakhstan has implemented a new law banning the sale, distribution, and import of vapes, commonly referred to as “disposables,” which are popular among the country’s citizens. While using vapes will not result in penalties, any involvement in their sale, distribution, or importation now carries serious criminal consequences.

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In an effort to address the growing concern over the youth vaping epidemic, North Carolina lawmakers are considering new legislation that could significantly impact the availability of e-cigarette products in the state. The proposed bill, which was recently backed by the state Senate Judiciary Committee, aims to create a vaping registry that would allow only federally authorized vaping products to be sold in North Carolina.

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A recent analysis published in the National Bureau of Economic Research has shed light on the unintended consequences of banning flavored e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. The study suggests that these bans may lead to an increase in tobacco cigarette use, particularly among young adults, raising concerns about the overall impact on public health.

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The Department of Finance has released draft regulations to expand Canada’s coordinated vaping taxation framework, aiming to curb the alarmingly high vaping rates among young people in the country. The proposed regulations would enable Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Yukon, and Prince Edward Island to join the existing framework, which already includes Ontario, Quebec, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

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