33 Countries Have Banned E-Cigarettes and Vapes

The United Kingdom recently publicized intentions to prohibit the sale of disposable vapes, joining dozens of nations that have implemented bans or constraints on e-cigarettes to protect youth.

E-cigarettes entered the US market in 2007 and have since evolved into a substantive public health issue, especially regarding adolescents. Monthly sales of these devices surged from 15.5 million units in 2020 to 22.7 million in 2022, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Moreover, e-cigarettes now represent the most widely consumed tobacco product amongst American youth. Read more

UK to Ban Disposable Vapes in Crackdown on Youth Vaping

The UK government is preparing to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to discourage vaping among children and teenagers. This expected move comes ahead of legislation in February to crack down on vape marketing and flavors. Read more

Indonesia Imposing 10% Tax on E-Cigarettes Starting 2024

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Indonesia now imposes a 10% excise levy on e-cigarette products, eliciting fierce criticism from manufacturers and advocates arguing insufficient consultation and disproportionate burden against far more harmful cigarettes taxed moderately higher. Read more

New Study Ranks US States by Adult Vaping Rates 2024

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Where you reside may impact exposure to vaping. A new analysis from Forbes Advisor compared e-cigarette usage metrics across all 50 states, revealing significant variances – with Southern regions showing the most vapers while coastal areas demonstrate far less prevalence. Read more

Disposable Vape Bans Risk Discouraging Smoking Cessation

Seeking to curb youth vaping addiction, UK policymakers proposed banning convenient disposable e-cigarettes. But new research indicates this may perversely discourage cigarette quitting among adult smokers. Achieving public health goals demands balancing tradeoffs through evidence-based pragmatism, not ideological extremes. Read more

New Study Claims Vaping Does Not Harm Pregnant Women or Babies

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A controversial new UK study made headlines this week, claiming vaping during pregnancy helps women quit smoking without posing additional risks. However, conflicting evidence leaves expectant mothers navigating mixed messages from experts regarding potential harm from e-cigarettes. Read more

Texas Law Restricts Vape Ads Using Cartoons, Celebrities

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A new Texas law taking effect January 1st bans vape manufacturers and shops from using cartoons, celebrities, or kid-friendly imagery when marketing electronic cigarettes.

Known as House Bill 4758 or the Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act, the legislation specifically outlaws e-cig promotions displaying: Read more

Michigan Bills Seek Vape Flavor Ban and 57% Tax

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A series of Michigan Senate bills introduced this month threatens to eliminate access to flavored vapes while making remaining products unaffordable via enormous taxes. Anti-vaping groups back the legislation which public health advocates argue will harm rather than protect citizens. Read more

UK Providing 259,000 Free Vapes Under Swap to Stop Scheme

The UK government is supplying local authorities with 259,000 free vaping starter kits as part of its Swap to Stop smoking cessation initiative. The program aims to encourage and support smokers to quit through switching to less harmful vaping alternatives.

The vape provision comes alongside a hard-hitting new NHS smokefree campaign launched in January 2023. It features former professional soccer goalkeeper David James discussing his experiences with smoking and what ultimately motivated him to stop.

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UK Government to Propose First-Ever Vape Tax in March Budget

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The UK government is expected to announce a new tax on vaping products when it unveils the national budget on March 6th. This would mark the first time vaping has been taxed since e-cigarettes arrived in the UK market nearly 15 years ago.

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