The 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.

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Denver 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.

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Following 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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

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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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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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