New Zealand’s daily smoking rate has fallen to a historic low of 6.8%, according to the 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey released on Wednesday. This figure represents a slight decrease from 6.9% the previous year but a significant drop from 16.4% in 2011/12, meaning there are now approximately 278,000 fewer daily smokers in the country.
Read moreA new federal bill in Russia is poised to grant regional authorities the power to completely ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and nicotine liquids, potentially taking effect as early as September 2026. This legislative move, developed earlier this year and supported by a majority of State Duma parliamentarians, responds to growing health alarms and incidents involving vape usage among youth.
Read moreThe Health Commission of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to vote next Tuesday on significant reforms to the General Health Law. These reforms aim to regulate and prohibit the distribution and sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes, alongside various toxic substances and narcotics, including fentanyl and other chemical precursors.
Read moreThe Irish government has officially approved plans to prohibit the retail sale of single-use disposable vapes, marking a significant step in its public health strategy. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill received cabinet approval to publish the Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill 2025, which will make it illegal for retailers to sell these devices. This move aligns the Republic of Ireland with Northern Ireland, where a similar ban was implemented in April 2025.
Read moreBelgium is set to prohibit the sale of all e-cigarette flavors other than tobacco, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced on Wednesday. This decision follows updated recommendations from the Superior Health Council, which now prioritizes protecting young people from nicotine addiction over the potential benefits of flavors for adult smokers.
Read moreRecent enforcement actions in Lao PDR have resulted in 288 online stores promoting and selling e-cigarettes being taken offline. These stores, primarily on Facebook and Instagram, had a collective membership of over 759,599. The takedowns were the result of joint action by the Lao Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Meta, the parent company of the social media platforms.
Read moreThe Czech Republic is set to tighten rules for the sale and labeling of electronic cigarettes through a new decree amendment effective this December. Manufacturers will have a seven-month grace period to sell off existing stock before the new regulations are fully enforced. The move aims to make e-cigarettes less attractive to young people and increase consumer transparency.
Read moreAustria’s Ministry of Health has issued a clear rejection of potential bans on filter cigarettes and e-cigarettes, which are being discussed at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) five-day summit (COP11) in Geneva. Delegates from 180 member states are deliberating new measures to combat tobacco consumption, with a focus on industry lobbying and the dangers of novel nicotine products like vapes and snus for youth.
Read moreBelarusian lawmakers are preparing to consider a new bill that will significantly tighten the rules for selling vapes and other nicotine-containing products. According to Member of Parliament Elena Khilya, the goal is to control the widespread availability of these products, especially to minors, and to combat the large volume of illegal e-cigarette trade, rather than implementing a full ban which could fuel a black market.
Read moreThe Irish government is set to take significant steps to curb youth access to nicotine products, with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill seeking Cabinet approval to publish legislation that will ban the sale of disposable vapes. The proposed ban is expected to come into effect six months after the commencement of the act, giving businesses a transition period to sell existing stock.
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