Malaysian Ministry Reminds Vape Retailers to Ensure Sirim Certification for Products

Domestic Trade and Costs of Living Ministry to Collaborate with Sirim for Certification

The Domestic Trade and Costs of Living Ministry has reminded all electronic cigarette or vape device retailers to ensure their products have the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (Sirim) certification mark. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali stated that the ministry will collaborate with Sirim to ensure electronic cigarette devices produced receive the MS Sirim certification mark, which meets the Sirim QAS International Sdn Bhd standards.

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Pakistan Mirpur District Bans Vapes, Hookah Pens, and Tar Ice

The district administration of Mirpur, AJK, imposed an immediate ban on the sale and use of various latest smoking items, including vapes, hookah pens, and tar ice, on Monday. Deputy Commissioner Yasar Riaz Chaudhry ordered the ban in response to recommendations from the Deputy Drug Controller and State Health authorities.

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Proposed Vaping Tax in France Sparks Controversy, Debate Heats Up

New Amendment Seeks to Impose €0.15/ml Tax on E-Liquids

A new amendment to the 2025 budget has proposed a €0.15/ml tax on e-liquids used in electronic cigarettes, set to take effect in March 2025. The proposal, put forth by deputies from the Liot and EPR groups, has already sparked a fierce debate among vaping advocates and health professionals.

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Bangladesh to Ban Vapes, E-Cigarettes Under Stricter Tobacco Ordinance

The interim government of Bangladesh is set to enact a new ordinance with stricter tobacco control measures, primarily targeting the sale and use of vapes and e-cigarettes. The draft ordinance, titled “The Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Ordinance, 2024,” also includes provisions banning loose cigarettes, bidis, and chewing tobacco (zarda). The ordinance is set to be presented for approval during the Advisory Council meeting on Thursday (24 October).

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DTI Suspends 11 Vape Brands for Packaging Violations

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended 11 vape brands due to non-compliant packaging. According to the DTI Consumer Care Facebook page, the department suspended 3 brands on October 4: Nixx, Demon Vape, and Steep N Drip. On October 11, it suspended an additional 9 brands:

  • Snowplus
  • Instabar
  • Denkat
  • Geekbar
  • Vapengin
  • Wave (SirJack)
  • Boss
  • Nevoks Bar
  • Uzoq
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UK to Ban Single-Use Disposable Vapes from June 2025

The UK government has laid new legislation in Parliament to ban the sale of single-use disposable vapes in England from 1 June 2025, Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh confirmed today. The move aims to address the growing problem of vape waste and the increasing number of young people taking up vaping.

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Massachusetts Cities Consider Generational Tobacco Bans

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updated April 23, 2024

Newton Follows Brookline’s Lead in Proposing Ban

Newton, a Boston suburb with a population of around 90,000, is considering implementing a generational tobacco ban that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 2003. This proposal comes on the heels of a similar ban in Brookline, Massachusetts, which was upheld by the state’s Supreme Judicial Court in March 2024.

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FDA and CBP Seize $76 Million Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Joint Operation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the administrative seizure of approximately three million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products, with an estimated retail value of $76 million. The seizures were part of a July joint operation to examine incoming shipments and prevent illegal e-cigarettes from entering the country.

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Maldives Government Proposes Amendment to Increase Tax on Imported Vapes from Nov 1-15

The Maldives government has proposed an amendment to increase the duty on vapes imported between November 1 and November 15. After November 15, the duty on vapes will rise further, and President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a ban on the sale and use of vapes starting December 15, with instructions to relevant authorities to take action on November 14.

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Mexico President Sheinbaum: Vape Ban Could Pass This Year

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the government continues to analyze legal modifications for the elimination of vaping devices, which could be approved this year.

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