The Independent European Vape Alliance (IEVA)1 and its members have expressed grave concerns over the draft amendment to the Excise Tax Act in Poland, currently under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance (UD105 and UD139). As the sole association representing manufacturers and distributors of vaporization products across Europe, IEVA aims to provide adult consumers with access to less harmful alternatives to traditional tobacco products.
Read morePublic Health Devon has launched a new initiative called ‘Swaptober’ to help smokers in the region quit cigarettes by providing them with vape starter kits. The campaign aims to support the government’s goal of achieving a smoke-free England by 2030.
Approximately one in five smokers in Devon will receive the vape starter kits as part of the Swap to Stop program. While not entirely risk-free, health experts acknowledge that vaping poses fewer risks compared to smoking cigarettes. Vaping does not involve combustion, and the vapor from e-cigarettes does not contain the harmful substances found in cigarette smoke that cause lung disease, heart disease, and cancer.
However, health professionals emphasize that non-smokers should not start vaping, as more research is needed to fully comprehend the health effects of e-cigarettes. The Swap to Stop scheme targets tobacco smokers over 18 years old and offers a 12-week pathway without requiring participants to commit to quitting.
Starting November, Lithuania will prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes and refills containing liquid with sugar and sweeteners. This move aims to further tighten the availability of flavored tobacco products in the market.
Read moreThe Polish government has announced plans to ban the sale of both disposable and reusable electronic cigarettes containing nicotine-free liquid to children and youth under 18 years of age. Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna informed the public about the upcoming legislation on Monday, stating that the Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers will adopt the bill on Thursday.
Read moreThe Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) expresses grave concern over the demands made by three of Canada’s Tobacco Control lobbyists during an October 4th press conference. These lobbyists pressured the government for a nationwide flavor ban on vaping products and called for the resignation of Minister Saks. The CVA strongly opposes these demands, warning that such a ban would have devastating public health consequences and undermine Canada’s goal of reducing smoking rates to “less than 5% by 2035” as outlined in Canada’s Tobacco Strategy.
Read moreA recent analysis has revealed a staggering $2.5 billion (3.3895 trillion won) loss in potential tax revenue for South Korea over the past four years due to a legislative oversight regarding synthetic nicotine e-liquids. This significant gap in taxation has emerged because while naturally-derived nicotine e-liquids have been subject to taxes since 2021, their synthetic counterparts have remained exempt despite having nearly identical compositions.
Read moreMinisters in England reportedly plan to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital grounds, and near schools in an attempt to prevent children from taking up the habit. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is considering restricting the use of e-cigarettes outdoors in England, with the support of Chris Whitty, the country’s chief medical officer.
Read moreGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3218 into law, reinforcing California’s stance against flavored tobacco. The new legislation, spearheaded by Assembly Speaker pro-Tempore Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) and supported by Attorney General Rob Bonta, aims to strengthen the enforcement of the existing ban on flavored tobacco products.
Read moreThe Indonesian government plans to ban the inclusion of logos and brands on tobacco and electronic cigarette products, as stated in the Draft Regulation of the Minister of Health (RPMK), which derives from Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, an implementation of the Health Law Number 17 of 2023. This draft regulation aims to standardize the packaging of tobacco and electronic cigarette products.
Read moreAs teen vaping rates rise in North Carolina, advocates have called on lawmakers to address a “loophole” in state law that they believe allows young people easier access to tobacco products. In July, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 900, also known as the Vaping Registry Bill, into law, enabling the state to create a registry of legal vaping products and prohibiting stores from selling items not on the list.
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