On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped ten companies from marketing or distributing 6,500 flavored e-liquid and e-cigarette products as part of their ongoing campaign against tobacco products marketed towards young people. These actions aim to protect public health by ensuring that tobacco products do not appeal to or target minors.

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Louisiana lawmakers are considering a new tax on vape products and e-cigarettes to raise funds for State Trooper salary increases. The debate on vaping’s health risks and its popularity among youth highlights the importance of finding a balance between public health concerns and supporting law enforcement officers.

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The world of social media is constantly evolving, and with it comes new challenges for advertisers and regulators. In this article, we’ll explore the recent ban on two TikTok posts promoting vapes by Elf Bar and HQD Tech, and why the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed them inappropriate for the platform. Let’s dive in!

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Hey there! Starting from May 9th, fines for selling tobacco products to minors in Russia have been raised. These changes have been implemented to protect the health of minors and reduce the use of tobacco products among young people. Let’s dive into the details of the new regulations and explore their implications.

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In recent years, the topic of vape taxes has become a subject of debate and discussion in the United States. While some states have proposed and implemented taxes on vaping products, others have opposed such measures. This article delves into the latest developments regarding vape tax motions in the US, focusing on the failed vape tax bill in Alaska and the passing of Senate Bill 975 in Hawaii. Additionally, we explore scientific insights into the effects of vape taxes and their impact on public health, consumer behavior, and the economy.

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We all know that vaping has become a significant issue among young people in recent years. With alarming numbers of middle school students and even children as young as seven or eight years old beginning to vape, it’s clear that we must address this problem head-on. The nicotine addiction risk for children and teens is considerably higher than for adults, and the fact that a single vape cartridge can contain as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes only highlights the urgency of this matter.

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As the popularity of electronic cigarettes continues to rise, the State of Illinois is taking measures to protect the public’s health. House Bill 1540, which aims to ban the use of e-cigarettes in public buildings, has received bipartisan support and now awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature to become law. So, why is this ban necessary, and how will it affect the people of Illinois? Let’s dive into the details.

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Altria Group Inc. has recently reached an agreement to settle at least 6,000 state and federal JUUL-related cases for a total of $235 million. We believe it’s important to dive deep into this settlement, explore its implications, and consider what this means for Altria’s shareholders and the tobacco industry as a whole.

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The Israeli Health Ministry discussed the possibility of banning e-cigarette sales on Thursday. High-ranking ministry officials stated that “options are being reviewed due to two challenging cases.”

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Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says the New Zealand Government is not currently looking at following Australia’s lead in banning all vaping products for recreational use, stating they need to remain “readily available” as regulations on tobacco ramp up. Meanwhile, National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he would be open to “all things” including a ban, stating the current settings for vaping products in New Zealand are “wrong”.

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