The Yukon government is taking proactive steps to address the increasing prevalence of vaping and the associated health risks, particularly among youth. Last Thursday, the government tabled the Coordinated Vaping Product Taxation Agreement Act in the legislature, aimed at curbing the growing rates of vaping across the territory.

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Cargolux, a leading European cargo airline, has announced that it will no longer carry disposable vapes on its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft. The decision, which the company says was made for “ethical reasons,” extends to its Italian subsidiary, Cargolux Italia, and could have significant implications for the distribution of these popular vaping devices in several European countries. Read more

The Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) has announced that it will begin enforcing the ban on non-FDA-approved vape products starting Monday, March 18th. This decision comes after a period of legal uncertainty, during which a preliminary injunction temporarily halted the enforcement of the ban. Read more

The UK government has taken a significant step towards implementing its planned disposable vape ban, releasing draft regulations that provide insights into the timeline, enforcement measures, and potential penalties for non-compliance. The documents, published on March 11, 2024, for England, shed light on the specifics of the forthcoming ban.

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As the final hours of West Virginia’s 60-day legislative session ticked away on Friday, lawmakers found themselves in a race against time to pass critical bills addressing issues in education, substance abuse recovery, and public health.

In a significant move, the House of Delegates voted to empower elementary school teachers to more easily remove disruptive, unruly, and violent students from their classrooms. The bill, which applies to students in kindergarten through sixth grade, is now headed to the Senate, where it is expected to receive approval.

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A new bill in the Kentucky General Assembly aims to establish a statewide database of vape retailers and bring state law in line with federal regulations on vaping products. House Bill 11, sponsored by Republican Rep. Rebecca Raymer of Morgantown, was approved with a committee substitute by the House Health Services Committee on March 7 and is now awaiting action by the full House.

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The Florida Legislature has passed a compromise bill that prohibits the sale of certain flavored single-use vape products while preserving access to refillable vapes and e-liquids. The amended measure, HB 1007, aims to curb youth vaping without completely eliminating flavored options for adult users. Read more

A coalition of prominent European waste and recycling associations is calling on the European Union to ban single-use e-cigarettes by the end of 2024. The groups cite growing concerns over the devices’ negative environmental impact and incompatibility with circular economy goals.

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Spanish political coalition Sumar has introduced legislation to tighten regulations on disposable vaping devices and nicotine-free e-liquids. The non-binding proposal (PNL) aims to close loopholes allowing sales of largely unregulated products popular with youth. Read more

The controversial vape brand Flava finds itself in hot water once again as the House Committee on Ways and Means investigates its alleged involvement in smuggling activities. This development comes on the heels of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) recent raids, which uncovered a staggering ₱3.72 billion(about $66.4 million US dollars) worth of smuggled electronic cigarettes in the cities of Malabon and Parañaque. Read more