The move by Ojibwa Casino to ban smoking and vaping at its Baraga and Marquette properties signals a growing public health shift in the gaming industry.
Read moreBAT Ireland is urging the government to expand its new retail licensing system to include nicotine pouches and increase funding for inspections. With estimates suggesting up to 40% of Ireland’s vape market is illegal, the company argues that strict enforcement and heavy penalties are essential to crack down on rogue operators and prevent underage access.
Read moreA broad coalition of Utah leaders and health organizations has rallied behind H.B. 337, a legislative push to modernize the state’s nicotine tax structure. The “Nicotine Product Tax Amendments” bill aims to apply the same fiscal pressure to vapes and modern nicotine products that successfully reduced traditional smoking rates. Backed by Congresswoman Celeste Maloy and groups ranging from the American Cancer Society to the Utah Eagle Forum, the legislation positions price increases as a primary tool to prevent youth addiction and save the state millions in Medicaid costs.
Read moreThe Dutch tobacco industry has strongly criticized a government proposal to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco and e-cigarettes from 18 to 21. The plan, supported by coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA, aims to foster a “smoke-free generation,” but manufacturers argue it infringes on adult rights.
Read morePersonal possession and use of nicotine vapes, pouches, and heated tobacco products are now criminal offenses in Bangladesh, punishable by fines and up to six months in jail. This total prohibition, enacted by the interim government, also bans sales, production, importation, and advertising, marking a severe escalation in the country’s tobacco control policy.
Read moreSingle-use disposable vapes are set to be banned in Germany by the end of 2026. This is due to an EU-wide regulation prohibiting devices with non-removable, non-rechargeable batteries to combat environmental waste. Manufacturers are already pivoting to compliant, reusable pod systems.
Read moreIndonesia has officially claimed the top spot globally for e-cigarette usage, with 32% of adults reporting they have used or currently use vapes. Data released by Statista in February 2024 places the Southeast Asian nation ahead of 55 other countries surveyed, surpassing traditional smoking strongholds like Greece and the UAE. This surge is driven largely by urban youth culture, affordable pricing, and aggressive social media promotion, raising urgent public health concerns regarding heart failure risks and regulatory gaps.
Read moreA massive longitudinal study involving nearly 23,000 adults has delivered a scientific rebuke to the European Union’s upcoming anti-vaping roadmap. Published in Internal and Emergency Medicine, the research reveals that menthol-flavored e-cigarettes are significantly more effective at helping smokers quit than tobacco-flavored alternatives. This finding directly contradicts the European Commission’s plan to ban all signature flavors, including menthol, in new nicotine devices by 2026.
Read moreWest Virginia aggressively shifts its fiscal policy on vaping effective July 1, 2026, implementing a wholesale excise tax of 50% on all e-cigarettes, liquids, and components. House Bill 4482 replaces the previous volume-based tax of $0.75 per milliliter, significantly altering the cost structure for retailers and consumers.
Read moreThe Channel Islands have enacted a total ban on the import and sale of disposable vapes effective this Saturday (2026-02-01), initiating a major shift in local tobacco policy. While government officials cite rising youth usage rates as the primary driver, local traders argue the measure will fail to curb consumption and paradoxically increase environmental waste. Simultaneously, Guernsey is preparing to escalate financial deterrents with a new tax of £2.10 per 10ml of vape liquid scheduled for October.
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