The Polish Ministry of Health has announced plans to amend the Tobacco Act, aiming to ban the sale of all types of e-cigarettes and refill containers to individuals under 18 years of age, regardless of nicotine content. This move comes as a direct response to the growing concern over the abuse of these products among young people. Read more

Maryland has officially banned vaping in nearly all indoor public spaces and workplaces, effective July 1, 2024. The state’s Clean Indoor Air Act, originally passed in 2007 to limit exposure to environmental smoke, now includes vaping after an amendment was passed during the 2024 legislative session. Read more

Montenegro, a country that already prohibits the use of traditional cigarettes in closed spaces, is now considering extending this ban to include electronic cigarettes. The government’s intentions align with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations, which warn of the harmful effects of e-cigarettes, particularly on young people. Read more

Australia has taken a bold step in the fight against youth vaping by becoming the first country to restrict vape sales to pharmacies. As of July 1, 2024, the government has implemented new laws that ban the domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession, and advertisement of disposable and non-therapeutic vapes.

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Public health experts in Latvia are sounding the alarm as smoking rates, which had been on a steady decline a decade ago, are once again on the rise. The increase in smoking prevalence is evident in both conventional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, with children’s doctors expressing particular concern about the early age at which children are starting to smoke, according to a report by Latvian Television on June 30. Read more

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Qatar has issued a stern warning against the use of e-cigarettes, emphasizing the substantial health risks associated with their consumption. In a video message, the Ministry urged the public to “Think before you vape” and “Know the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes.”

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Labor’s Mark Butler announced a deal with the Greens that represented a watering down of the proposed new rules

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The Australian government has announced that nicotine vapes will be available for purchase from pharmacies without a prescription starting October. This decision marks a departure from the initially proposed world-leading ban on all e-cigarette sales without a doctor’s prescription.

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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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