The German Environmental Aid association (DUH) is calling for a nationwide ban on disposable e-cigarettes, criticizing a new amendment to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act as insufficient to tackle the growing waste and health risks associated with these products. The Bundestag is voting today on the amendment, which includes provisions to expand the take-back program for disposable vapes at retail locations.
Read moreThe Ukrainian Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, is currently considering a series of six draft laws aimed at establishing clear rules for new nicotine products, including oral nicotine pouches, sachets, and electronic cigarettes (vapes). These proposals range from setting specific regulatory controls to implementing complete prohibitions on their sale and circulation within Ukraine.
Read moreThe city of York is celebrating a major public health achievement, with new data revealing it now has one of the lowest adult smoking rates in the UK. According to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, just 6.7% of adults in York now smoke, placing the city eighth-lowest in England.
Read moreRussian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his support for an initiative to completely ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in the country. His approval was given during a visit to an adaptive sports center in Samara, in response to a proposal from Ekaterina Leshchinskaya, head of the “Healthy Fatherland” public movement.
Read moreA new, youth-driven study from British Columbia has provided a detailed and nuanced look into the prevalence of vaping and nicotine pouch use among teenagers, revealing that while a solid majority have never tried vaping, a significant portion have experimented, with many citing peer pressure, flavors, and stress as key drivers. The research, conducted by the McCreary Centre Society in collaboration with a team of high school youth, surveyed 2,784 students aged 12 to 19 across the province. The findings challenge the myth that “everyone is doing it” while simultaneously highlighting troubling patterns of addiction, the link between nicotine use and mental health, and the persistent issue of underage access to regulated products.
Read moreSmokers and vapers in Bulgaria should prepare for higher prices starting January 2026, as a planned increase in excise duties on all tobacco and nicotine products takes effect. The new rates, approved in the state budget, will apply to conventional cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and e-cigarette liquids, including nicotine-free versions. This adjustment is part of a four-year strategy to gradually align Bulgaria’s tax rates, which have been among the lowest in the European Union, with the bloc’s average levels.
Read moreA wave of protest is sweeping across France as the vaping community, from individual users to independent shop owners and manufacturers, mobilizes against a proposed new law that they warn could decimate the industry and deal a severe blow to public health. At the heart of the conflict is Article 23 of the 2026 draft Finance Bill, a set of measures that seeks to impose a new tax on e-liquids, ban online sales, and align vape shops with the stringent regulations governing tobacco outlets. In response, a national day of action saw hundreds of professionals and supporters demonstrating in cities like Strasbourg and Orléans, while an online petition titled “Vaping is not smoking” gathered nearly 100,000 signatures in a record-breaking three days. This unprecedented mobilization highlights a deep-seated fear that the French government is on the verge of making a critical mistake: treating a vital smoking cessation tool as if it were the same as a deadly combustible cigarette.
Read moreSmoking cigarettes and using vapes may soon be prohibited at St. Johns County beaches and parks in Florida. County commissioners introduced a new ordinance Tuesday night aimed at making these public spaces more welcoming, cleaner, and family-friendly.
Read moreThe Faculty of Public Accounting and Administration (FACPYA) at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) has been officially recognized by the state Health Secretariat with the “Distintivo Salud” (Health Distinction) award, certifying it as a 100% smoke-free and emissions-free environment. This achievement aligns with UANL’s broader institutional commitment to being a health-promoting university.
Read moreThe San Rafael City Council has unanimously voted to expand its existing smoking ban in multi-unit housing complexes to include the use of e-cigarettes (vaping). The ordinance update also introduces a powerful new enforcement mechanism, empowering residents to seek court orders against non-compliant neighbors through the more accessible small claims court system.
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