Government Aims to Align E-Cigarette Standards with Conventional Tobacco Products
The Spanish government has approved a new draft law that will regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes, forcing vape shops to close within five years. Under the new legislation, tobacconists will become the only outlets permitted to sell e-cigarette products.
Read moreAs of April 30, 2022, Hong Kong has enacted a sweeping ban on alternative smoking products (ASPs), prohibiting the import, promotion, manufacture, sale, and possession of these items for commercial purposes. The ban, introduced through the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, aims to curb the use of electronic smoking products, heated tobacco products, and herbal cigarettes in the city.
Read moreItaly will adjust its e-liquid tax for the fourth time in four years, with the new rates set to take effect on April 1st. The Italian Senate passed the changes in late February, which will favor vaping consumers by reducing the tax burden on e-liquids.
Read moreThe Oregon Senate has approved House Bill 2261, a measure that will prohibit the online sale of all nicotine vaping devices and components in the state. The bill, which previously passed the House with near-unanimous support, now heads to the governor’s desk for signature.
Read moreThe Danish Parliament has approved the Danish Health Authority’s “Tobacco Action Plan,” which includes a ban on flavored vaping products and a significant tax increase on e-liquids. The new restrictions, set to take effect in 2021 and 2022, have raised concerns among vaping advocates who fear the measures will make vaping less accessible and attractive to smokers looking to quit. Read more
New Zealand has taken a significant step in its efforts to become smokefree by 2025 with the implementation of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill. The bill, which came into effect on November 11th, includes a ban on nicotine pouches such as NicNac, QuickFuel, and White Fox.
Read moreThe Louisiana State Legislature has taken decisive action to protect children from the potential dangers of secondhand vapor exposure in vehicles. On Friday, the State Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make it illegal to use vape devices or e-cigarettes while a child is in the car. The measure, which previously cleared the House of Representatives, now heads to Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk for his signature.
Read moreNew York State has implemented significant new tobacco control measures, including a ban on the sale of flavored nicotine vapor products and a prohibition on the sale of all tobacco and nicotine vapor products in pharmacies. These laws, part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Comprehensive Tobacco Control Policy and included in the enacted FY 2020-21 budget, took effect today.
Read moreA new federal law is set to take immediate effect in July, raising the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationwide. This legislation, signed by President Trump in late 2019, makes it illegal for retailers to sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, and other vaping products to anyone under 21 years old.
Read moreMaryland has taken a significant step to combat youth vaping by banning the sale of most flavored disposable e-cigarettes. State Comptroller Peter Franchot announced that retailers are no longer permitted to sell disposable e-cigarettes in flavors other than tobacco or menthol.
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