Kazakhstan is considering legislation to completely prohibit the sale, import, export, and production of vapes, e-cigarettes, and associated vaping liquids and flavorings (announced on Saturday, July 29, on the website of the Respublica party.). This decisive proposed ban follows efforts by legislators and health advocates seeking to combat exponentially rising vaping rates among Kazakh youth. However, the vaping industry opposes such sweeping restrictions.

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If all the disposable e-cigarettes purchased annually in America were laid end-to-end, they would extend over 7,000 miles – enough to traverse the perimeter of the continental U.S. over 7 times. This staggering projection highlights the mammoth waste impact of disposables’ meteoric rise.

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Local councils and pediatricians are urging the UK government to prohibit disposable e-cigarettes due to their environmental impact and role in surging adolescent vaping rates (source).

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A recent raid on a Melbourne retailer saw over 25,000 illegal nicotine vapes confiscated, part of escalating crackdowns aimed at disrupting the black market catering to underage users. But public health experts argue tighter federal control over vape imports remains necessary to fully address the issue.

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Illinois recently passed legislation prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes and vapes in indoor public spaces across the state. Governor Pritzker signed the House Bill 1540 adding electronic smoking devices to the statewide Smoke-Free Illinois Act.

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The FDA recently issued warning letters to three distributors – ABS Distribution Inc., EC Supply, Inc. and Easy Wholesale, LLC – illegally supplying leading disposable vape brands that lack regulatory approval but are wildly popular among adolescents. The targeted products include Elf Bar, Esco Bars, and Puff Max.

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines is taking a decisive step to regulate the sale of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products through e-commerce platforms. In an effort to ensure compliance with the relevant laws governing these products, the DTI is preparing to issue an instruction to platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, Facebook Marketplace, and TikTok Store, demanding a halt in e-cigarette sales until proper inspection mechanisms, including age verification systems, are implemented.

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In a recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it was discovered that more than 1 in 10 Americans aged 18 to 24 are using e-cigarettes regularly.

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In a bid to improve adult-smoker switching from combustible cigarettes and curb underage access to vapor products, Juul is requesting FDA approval for an updated version of its e-cigarette. This move comes a year after the company faced a setback when its fruity-flavored devices were briefly taken off the market. The new e-cigarette boasts age-verification capabilities and a unique Pod ID chip, which aims to prevent consumers from using counterfeit pods with the device.

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In a significant shift for Georgia users, the rules regarding the legal age to purchase vapes have changed. Previously, it was only a matter of waiting until you turned 21 to buy a vape legally. However, as of July 1st, a new law has come into effect, making vaping in smoke-free zones illegal in Georgia. This legislation aims to align with Georgia’s Smoke-Free Air Act, which has been in place since 2005 to protect public health.

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