From March 1, excise taxes on cigarettes, cigars, e-liquids, and heated tobacco will increase in Russia. Learn about the specific tax increases, the cancellation of the tax on nicotine delivery devices, and the Ministry of Agriculture’s increase of the minimum price for tobacco products.
Read moreAccording to ENDS Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST), Thailand currently prohibits the use of e-cigarettes, but is discussing the end of the ban.
Read moreJuul Labs, a major vaping company in the US, has agreed to pay $23.8 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the city of Chicago accusing the company of marketing its products to underage users. The funds from the settlement will be used for youth prevention and reduction programs, education, and outreach initiatives by the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Read moreIllinois state senate has introduced a bill that aims to prohibit the use of e-cigarettes and vapes in public spaces. The existing smoke-free Illinois act prohibits smoking within 15 feet of entrances and mandates the placement of no-smoking signs in public areas. However, with the increasing popularity of vaping, the new bill aims to include e-cigarettes and vapes in the legislation. According to Dr. Scott Cook, MD., Ph.D., a medical professional at OSF, exposure to e-cigarette vapor can cause health problems in both children and adults. The Senate Bill 1561 has been passed by the senate executive committee and is awaiting further consideration from the full senate. The proposed ban on vaping in public spaces could help prevent secondhand smoke from contaminating the air, and protect both children and adults from the harmful effects of vaping.
Read moreLawmakers in Hawaii have proposed a 70% tax on e-cigarettes and e-liquid products, in a bid to tackle youth addiction to the devices. Currently, e-cigarettes in Hawaii carry a general excise tax ranging from 4.1% to 4.7%, but combustible cigarettes attract additional taxes. Rep. Scot Matayoshi, a leading sponsor of the bill, said he hoped the tax would reduce the negative health effects of nicotine addiction. However, opponents argue that raising prices could encourage smokers to stick to combustible products. A representative of e-cigarette seller VOLCANO called the 70% tax an “industry killer”.
Read moreThe Alaska State Senate has reintroduced a bill closely resembling one vetoed by the governor last year, proposing statewide taxation and regulatory measures for e-cigarettes. Senate Bill 89 aims to increase the age limit for purchasing e-cigarette products from 19 to 21 years; however, a recent study published in the Journal of Health Economics suggests that e-cigarette taxation that is more stringent tends to result in increased cigarette sales. While the specific tax rate has not been disclosed, a similar bill proposes a 35% tax on e-cigarette products based on wholesale prices. The bill is based on a recent tobacco report highlighting the need for more measures to reduce tobacco use in Alaska, especially among young people.
Read moreThe UK is considering adjusting its tax policy for electronic cigarettes due to concerns over the increasing use of disposable e-cigarettes, especially among young people. The proposed measures include imposing a new tax category on electronic cigarette products, further improving related standards for packaging, marketing, and flavors. However, it is unlikely that the current proposal under review will completely ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes. The adjustment reflects the UK government’s recognition of e-cigarettes as tobacco harm reduction products, and its efforts to establish reasonable rules and adjust them as necessary over time.
Read moreELFBAR, a globally popular disposable e-cigarette brand, has been sued for trademark infringement by VPR Brands, a Florida-based company claiming to have the rights to the Elf brand of e-cigarette products in the USA. As a result, ELFBAR will change its name to EBDESIGN in the USA, while retaining its name in the UK and other markets. The product models for EBDESIGN will remain the same, but be more prominent on their devices and packaging. iMiracle, the parent company of ELFBAR, is appealing the preliminary injunction. Meanwhile, ELFBAR’s other disposable brands, including Lost Mary and Funky Republic, will continue production.
Read moreGroundbreaking research conducted by the Advanced Technology Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shenzhen reveals that nicotine has a tremendous anti-aging effect. The study shows that sustained intake of low-dose nicotine directly increases the level of NAD+, an anti-aging substance, thereby slowing down the aging process. The research highlights the beneficial effects of e-cigarettes with low nicotine content as an effective way to extend human lifespan. Additionally, it is found that nicotine is beneficial to the brain and has a positive impact on reducing anxiety, protecting memory, and improving cognitive impairment. These findings would contribute towards more comprehensive understanding of the potential positive impact of e-cigarettes on public health in smokers who cannot quit cigarettes.
Read moreAs global regulatory measures for e-cigarettes continue to improve, more and more countries and regions are gradually including e-cigarettes in the category of tobacco products for management. Especially in the United States, the world’s largest e-cigarette consumer market, it was the first to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products through the revision of relevant legislation, providing important reference value for the development of relevant laws in more areas. It seems that the ultimate destination for e-cigarettes can only be tobacco companies, which is also a kind of “return to the roots.”
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