Cambodian Authorities Intensify Campaign Against E-Cigarette Use, Targeting Students and Youth

Police Aim to Educate and Reverse Vaping Trend Despite Lack of Legal Framework

Cambodian authorities have intensified their efforts to curb the use of e-cigarettes throughout the country, with a particular focus on students and youth. Although there are currently no laws that allow for legal action against users or sellers, authorities hope to reverse the vaping trend by raising awareness about the health risks associated with e-cigarettes and educating users about the dangers of their habits.

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Colombia’s Proposed Vape Tax Hike: A Threat to Public Health and Harm Reduction

In a recent development that has sparked concern among vaping advocates and consumers alike, Colombian Green Alliance congresswoman Carolina Giraldo has put forth an initiative to increase taxes on vaping products as part of the country’s upcoming tax reform. The proposal, which is being framed as a means to generate revenue for the state while promoting the fundamental right to health, has drawn criticism for its potential to undermine tobacco harm reduction efforts and its lack of stakeholder consultation.

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Cambodia to Increase Tobacco Tax Rates in 2023

Draft Financial Management Law Proposes Higher Taxes on Tobacco and Beer, Receives Support from Health Advocates

According to the draft of Cambodia’s Financial Management Law for 2023, the government plans to increase tax rates on tobacco and beer starting in 2023 to boost national revenue. The proposed legislation also outlines a series of tax incentive policies, including measures to support the recovery of sectors affected by the pandemic, such as the tourism industry.

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Panama Enacts Law Banning Use, Import, and Sale of E-Cigarettes

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On June 30, 2022, Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo signed into law a bill that prohibits the use, import, and commercialization of electronic nicotine delivery systems, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, tobacco heaters, and other similar devices, with or without nicotine, in Panama. The law, known as Law 315, was initially approved by the National Assembly on March 19, 2020, but was vetoed by the President.

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The trends for vaping devices in 2022 and 2023

As we see, the most popular vapes in 2022 are disposable vapes, due to very simple and easy to use, with no need for maintenance. Because of the policy in USA – all flavors from pod system vapes were banned except menthol and tobacco. However, this policy is not applied to disposable vapes, I think this is one of the critical issues to stimulating the blooming of the disposable market in the world.

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Egypt Legalizes Vaping Products 2023

In a significant move, Egypt has legalized the import and commercialization of e-cigarette products, a decision that has been applauded by the vapor industry. RELX International, a leading player in the e-cigarette market, praised the Egyptian authorities’ progressive approach in a statement dated April 24, highlighting the potential for a regulated market that serves adult consumers’ demand for accessible, quality alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Read more

Mexico Implemented E-Cigarette Sales Ban

The President Andrés Manuel López Obrador signed a decree on May 31, 2022 – World No Tobacco Day – prohibiting the circulation and marketing of all electronic cigarettes in Mexico. This action aimed to strengthen existing restrictions, including an October 2021 ban on import and export, which authorities claimed were being bypassed via e-commerce.

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Spain Approves New Law to Regulate Vape Sales, Forcing Vape Shops to Close Within 5 Years

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.

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Hong Kong Implements Comprehensive Ban on Alternative Smoking Products

As 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.

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Italy Set to Reduce E-Liquid Tax on April 1st 2022

Italy 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.

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