The Russian Federation Council has approved a law allowing for the extrajudicial blocking of websites that sell tobacco and nicotine-containing products online. This measure, passed during a plenary session, also extends to sites offering hookahs and devices like IQOS.
Read moreThe Michigan Senate has advanced bipartisan legislation aimed at establishing a statewide tobacco retail licensing system, a move supporters believe is crucial for reducing youth access to tobacco and vaping products. Senate Bills 462 and 465, sponsored by Senators Sam Singh and Joe Bellino, were approved on Thursday, December 18, and would require retailers to register with the state, mirroring systems already in place for alcohol and marijuana.
Read moreThe French Council of State has declared Article 76 of the recent tobacco law in French Polynesia illegal, effectively overturning a planned total ban on the importation and sale of vaping products. The controversial article, introduced unexpectedly by Senator Lana Tetuanui during a marathon legislative session in late August, sought to completely prohibit e-cigarettes and related liquids by 2026 and 2027, citing concerns over youth usage and illicit drug consumption.
Read moreFlorida Senator Joe Gruters has filed new legislation, Senate Bill 986, which aims to significantly expand the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act to explicitly prohibit the smoking or vaping of marijuana in public places statewide. The bill seeks to broaden existing laws, which currently target tobacco in enclosed workplaces, to cover marijuana smoke and vapor in a wide range of both indoor and outdoor public areas.
Read moreA new bill introduced by Uruguayan Deputy Álvaro Dastugue seeks to prohibit smoking and vaping in public squares, parks with children’s play areas, and bus stops. The proposed legislation, presented to the Chamber of Representatives’ Public Health and Social Assistance Commission, aims to “protect the population from involuntary exposure to smoke and aerosols derived from the consumption of tobacco products, marijuana, and electronic vaping devices,” according to the text accessed by Montevideo Portal.
Read moreThe Jordanian government has announced significant reductions in the special taxes levied on tobacco alternatives, including electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. The amendments to the Special Tax Law of 2025 were published in the Official Gazette on Sunday and are set to take effect immediately from Monday morning. This strategic move is expected to have an instant impact on retail prices across the country.
Read moreSpain is intensifying its efforts to curb tobacco and nicotine use, with both regional and national governments introducing stricter regulations. A regional government in the Balearic Islands is drafting a new addictions law that would subject vaping devices to the same legal restrictions as traditional tobacco products. This move aims to address the growing normalization of vaping among children and teenagers.
Read moreThe Balearic Islands government is drafting a new “Addictions Law” aimed at prohibiting the sale of vapes and energy drinks to individuals under 18 years old. Health Minister Manuela García confirmed the plans, stating that the legislation would equate vapes with tobacco under state regulation, addressing the current loophole where they can be easily purchased in kiosks and candy stores.
Read moreThe FDA has granted marketing authorization to six on! PLUS nicotine pouch products manufactured by Helix Innovations LLC (an Altria joint venture). These include mint, tobacco, and wintergreen flavors in 6 mg and 9 mg strengths. This approval, the first under a new pilot program for fast-tracking reviews, confirms these products are appropriate for public health due to lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to other smokeless tobacco.
Key Takeaways:
- Authorized Flavors: Mint, Tobacco, and Wintergreen.
- Nicotine Strengths: Available in 6 mg and 9 mg options.
- Health Evidence: Lower cancer risk and harmful chemicals than traditional smokeless products.
- Pilot Program: First authorization under the FDA’s new fast-track review process.
The Legislative Assembly of the Penza region in Russia has passed a law prohibiting the retail sale of vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems, effective September 1, 2026. The legislation, introduced on December 12, bans the sale of devices for consuming nicotine-containing products, nicotine-free liquids, tobacco-free heating mixtures, and any electronic devices used to produce aerosols or vapor. Exceptions are made only for registered medical devices and medicines.
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