Uzbekistan Proposes Ban on Vapes and Heated Tobacco

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health has proposed a ban on the circulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including e-cigarettes and liquids used in them, as well as tobacco heating systems, according to a report by Trend 1. The proposed ban is outlined in a draft law published on Uzbekistan’s portal for discussion of draft normative legal acts. Read more

Canada Vape Flavor Ban Resurrected After Three-Year Hiatus

After a three-year dormancy, the Canadian government has resurrected its plan to ban most vape flavors and impose stringent regulations on the manufacturing of e-liquids. The new rules, initially approved almost three years ago, will drastically limit the available flavoring ingredients and restrict manufacturers to producing only tobacco, mint, and menthol flavors.

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‘Zombie’ Drug Xylazine Found in UK Cannabis THC Vapes

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In a concerning development, UK experts have discovered the presence of a highly dangerous substance called xylazine in some confiscated cannabis THC vapes. Xylazine, a sedative designed for use on large animals such as cows and horses, can be lethal when consumed by humans.

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Singapore Imposes Hefty Fines on Students Caught Vaping as Authorities Seize S$7M Worth of E-cigarettes

Ministry of Health and Health Sciences Authority Intensify Efforts to Curb Vaping, Especially Among Youth

Singapore authorities have ramped up their efforts to combat the growing vaping problem in the country, with a particular focus on deterring youth from using electronic vaporisers (e-cigarettes). As part of these measures, students caught vaping could face fines of up to S$2,000, even for first-time offenses, according to a joint press release from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

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Poland Disposable Vape Ban Debate: Concerns Raised

Poland finds itself amidst a heated debate concerning the proposed complete ban on single-use e-cigarettes. The Ministry of Health has announced radical measures to prohibit their sales, citing concerns over youth popularity and online accessibility. However, the Vaping Industry Employers’ Association (ZPBV) warns that such a ban may have unintended consequences, urging for a more nuanced approach.

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Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill to Remove Flavored Vape Products

Virginia is on the verge of implementing a new law that would pull flavored vape products lacking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval from store shelves. The identical bills, sponsored by Del. Rodney Willett (D-Henrico) and Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Charlottesville), have passed both chambers of the state legislature and now await Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature. Read more

Kentucky Becomes Sixth State to Enact PMTA Registry Law

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 11 into law, making the state the sixth in the nation to implement a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) registry law. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly on March 28, will take effect on January 1, 2025. Read more

Nepal Set to Ban E-Cigarettes Amid Surge in Tobacco Use

In a bid to curb the rising trend of e-cigarette use among young people, Nepal is on the verge of implementing a ban on these devices, as reported by MyRepublica. Bhakta Bahadur KC, an information officer at the National Health Education, Information and Communication Center, stated that the move comes in response to the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes among the youth. Read more

Vaping Emerges as Potential Key to Quitting Smoking

In a groundbreaking study published in Tobacco & Nicotine Research, researchers have discovered that vaping could be a crucial tool in helping people quit smoking. The findings suggest that individuals who start using e-cigarettes are more likely to stop smoking traditional cigarettes entirely, marking a significant shift from previous research.

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U.S. Vape Market Surpasses $2.67 Billion in 2021, FTC Report Reveals

The U.S. vape market experienced significant growth in 2021, with combined sales of cartridge-based and disposable e-cigarette products from nine leading manufacturers exceeding $2.67 billion, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) third report on e-cigarette sales and advertising. The report, released on April 3, 2024, also highlighted a $370 million increase in sales between 2020 and 2021, and a $90.6 million rise in advertising and promotional spending by e-cigarette companies. Read more