On October 30, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has issued warning letters to nine online retailers and one manufacturer for selling and distributing unauthorized disposable e-cigarettes that resemble smart technology devices such as phones and gaming consoles. The products cited in the warning letters feature designs and functionalities that may appeal to youth, including the ability to play games, connect to smartphones, receive notifications, play music, or customize the device with personalized wallpapers.
Read moreThe Spanish government has unveiled plans to tax nicotine in e-cigarettes, also known as vape products, as part of its search for new tax revenue. This measure forms part of a broader fiscal reform currently under discussion in Congress.
Read moreFrench Health Minister Geneviève Darrieussecq has announced plans to ban nicotine pouches in the coming weeks, citing their popularity among teenagers and the high doses of nicotine they contain. Darrieussecq described the pouches as “dangerous products” that can induce nicotine addiction and serve as a gateway to smoking, especially when used by young people rather than former smokers.
Read moreThe States Assembly of Jersey will debate a proposition to ban the sale and supply of disposable e-cigarettes starting from April 2025. Constable Andy Jehan has brought the plans forward, aiming to update an existing law on single-use plastics to include the prohibition of disposable vapes.
Read moreDenver city leaders have reopened discussions about potentially banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, including flavored nicotine products. At-Large City Council Member Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Council Member Shontel Lewis (District 8), and Council Member Darrell Watson (District 9) sponsored the proposal, which they presented to the Denver City Council’s Budget and Policy Committee on Monday.
Read moreFollowing the planned ban on disposable vapes in the United Kingdom starting in 2025, the German Federal Environment Ministry (BMUV) advocates for an EU-wide regulation in this area. Alongside the BMUV, the German Environmental Aid (DUH) also demands a consistent ban on these products due to their environmental impact and effects on the health of young people.
Read moreThe Scottish government has announced a two-month delay in implementing the ban on selling single-use vapes, aligning the effective date with the rest of the UK. The new legislation at Westminster will prohibit the sale of disposable vapes starting June 1, 2025. Although the Scottish Parliament had previously passed regulations to enforce the ban from April 1, Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray stated that Holyrood would amend the date to provide clarity for businesses and consumers.
Read moreThe UK government has announced plans to ban the sale of single-use vapes across the country from June 1, 2025. The move aims to protect children’s health and reduce plastic littering, as over five million disposable e-cigarettes were discarded in 2023 alone. While retailers will still be permitted to sell refillable vapes, which doctors use to help people quit smoking, some supermarkets have already taken steps to remove certain vaping products from their shelves.
Read moreThe National Assembly has recorded many concerns from deputies about the immeasurable harm of new generation tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. In response, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is researching and developing a Decree on tobacco business to replace Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP.
Read morePoland’s Deputy Minister of Health, Wojciech Konieczny, announced during a parliamentary health committee meeting that a comprehensive and radical bill banning disposable vapes is ready. The proposed legislation would also eliminate all flavored e-cigarettes from the market, regardless of their form. While the exact timeline for further deliberation remains unclear, this proposal aligns with the appeals made by doctors and experts, particularly in the context of younger consumers’ health.
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