The Alabama House of Representatives recently made a significant move by approving a bill aimed at regulating the sale and use of vaping products. This development comes as a response to growing concerns about the health risks associated with vaping, particularly among young people.

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During a chamber meeting, Nurghul Tau, a Mazhilis deputy, expressed her concerns about the threat vaping poses to the younger generation. She has called for a ban on their sales in Kazakhstan, as reported by Zakon.kz’s correspondent.

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In an ambitious move to bolster economic standing, the Czech Government has proposed a significant increase in the excise tax on tobacco and vape products. This bold strategy, part of their consolidation package, aims to tax not just traditional tobacco more heavily, but also heated tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

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According to local Vietnamese media on May 14, the Ministry of Finance in Vietnam has recently submitted a draft report to the Ministry of Justice. This report, for the Special Consumption Tax Law (SCT), includes a proposal for a consumption tax on e-cigarettes.

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In the United Kingdom, the surge in disposable vapes is wreaking havoc on recycling plants. Over the past year, a dramatic increase in fires has been recorded in these facilities, with disposable vapes being the primary culprit. The potential for a major blaze threatens not only the facilities but the very air we breathe, with the risk of toxic fumes and pollutants being released.

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The vaping industry in South Africa is about to face a significant change as a new sin tax for vaporized tobacco products will be introduced next month. This tax has raised concerns and sparked debates among various stakeholders, including the Vapour Products Association South Africa (VPASA) and the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). In this article, we’ll delve into the details of this new tax and the implications it could have on the industry and public health.

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On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped ten companies from marketing or distributing 6,500 flavored e-liquid and e-cigarette products as part of their ongoing campaign against tobacco products marketed towards young people. These actions aim to protect public health by ensuring that tobacco products do not appeal to or target minors.

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Louisiana lawmakers are considering a new tax on vape products and e-cigarettes to raise funds for State Trooper salary increases. The debate on vaping’s health risks and its popularity among youth highlights the importance of finding a balance between public health concerns and supporting law enforcement officers.

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The world of social media is constantly evolving, and with it comes new challenges for advertisers and regulators. In this article, we’ll explore the recent ban on two TikTok posts promoting vapes by Elf Bar and HQD Tech, and why the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed them inappropriate for the platform. Let’s dive in!

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Hey there! Starting from May 9th, fines for selling tobacco products to minors in Russia have been raised. These changes have been implemented to protect the health of minors and reduce the use of tobacco products among young people. Let’s dive into the details of the new regulations and explore their implications.

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