Seeking to curb youth vaping addiction, UK policymakers proposed banning convenient disposable e-cigarettes. But new research indicates this may perversely discourage cigarette quitting among adult smokers. Achieving public health goals demands balancing tradeoffs through evidence-based pragmatism, not ideological extremes. Read more
Government Remains Committed to E-Cigarette Ban Despite Potential Loss in Tax Revenue
Singapore’s Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has stated that the government is not overly concerned about the impact of its e-cigarette ban on state revenue. While acknowledging that the ban will eliminate potential income from excise taxes, Wong emphasized that the policy is necessary to protect public health.
Read moreHundreds Fined in Recent Operations as Lee Hsien Yang Advocates for Regulated Vaping
Singapore authorities have ramped up their efforts to combat vaping at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, with hundreds of individuals being fined after being caught with e-vaporisers in several operations conducted in December. Amid these enforcement actions, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s estranged younger brother, Lee Hsien Yang, has publicly called on the government to lift its ban on e-cigarettes.
Read moreA new Texas law taking effect January 1st bans vape manufacturers and shops from using cartoons, celebrities, or kid-friendly imagery when marketing electronic cigarettes.
Known as House Bill 4758 or the Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act, the legislation specifically outlaws e-cig promotions displaying: Read more
A series of Michigan Senate bills introduced this month threatens to eliminate access to flavored vapes while making remaining products unaffordable via enormous taxes. Anti-vaping groups back the legislation which public health advocates argue will harm rather than protect citizens. Read more
The UK government is supplying local authorities with 259,000 free vaping starter kits as part of its Swap to Stop smoking cessation initiative. The program aims to encourage and support smokers to quit through switching to less harmful vaping alternatives.
The vape provision comes alongside a hard-hitting new NHS smokefree campaign launched in January 2023. It features former professional soccer goalkeeper David James discussing his experiences with smoking and what ultimately motivated him to stop.
The UK government is expected to announce a new tax on vaping products when it unveils the national budget on March 6th. This would mark the first time vaping has been taxed since e-cigarettes arrived in the UK market nearly 15 years ago.
As 2023 ends, several countries have passed new vape regulations set to take effect on/after January 1, 2024. These incoming laws include restrictions on flavors, marketing tactics, taxes and more. Here’s an in-depth look at some key vape regulations worldwide and their potential impacts. Read more
Authorities to Conduct Checks at Air, Land, and Sea Checkpoints
Singapore has tightened its law enforcement efforts against tourists entering the country with electronic vaporizers, also known as vapes. This move is part of a global crackdown on the use of e-cigarettes, as reported by Bloomberg.
Read moreKyrgyzstan is considering legislation to institute a nationwide ban on vapes and e-cigarettes. However, experts argue this could ignorantly stifle harm reduction efforts while fueling hazardous black market trade.
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