Members of the Senedd have voted to approve a groundbreaking new law that will fundamentally alter the sale of tobacco and vaping products in Wales. In a decisive move on Tuesday evening (December 9), Senedd members backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill with 36 votes in favor, nine against, and two abstentions. This legislation, designed by the UK Government but requiring separate approval for devolved areas like Wales, aims to create a “smoke-free generation” and tackle the rising tide of youth vaping.
Read moreWith 324 votes in favor and 129 against, Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies has approved in general terms a reform to the General Health Law that prohibits electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices. The legislation introduces severe penalties, including prison sentences ranging from one to eight years and fines of up to 2,000 UMAs (approximately 226,280 pesos), for those involved in the production, distribution, sale, or commercialization of these products.
Read moreBritish American Tobacco (BAT), the company behind Lucky Strike and Dunhill, reports encouraging signs of recovery for its Vuse vape brand in the United States. The group attributes this improvement to recent US government efforts to crack down on the illicit vape market, which has been impacting legal sales.
Read moreThe European Union is currently embroiled in significant debates over the tax regulation of heated tobacco products, as the Danish Presidency of the Council, backed by the European Commission, pushes for stricter guidelines. This move is part of a long-overdue revision of the European directive on tobacco taxation, which has not been updated since 2011 despite the market’s transformation by new nicotine products like vapes and heated tobacco.
Read moreMedical experts in Ukraine are sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in the consumption of tobacco and nicotine products among children and teenagers. Otto Stoika, a public health expert at the Kyiv City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, reports that children have become the primary consumers of new products like electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco devices, and nicotine pouches.
Read moreRicardo Monreal, the parliamentary leader of the Morena party in Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies, has clarified that the upcoming health reform banning vapes will not result in jail time for individual users. As the Chamber prepares to approve the regulations, Monreal emphasized that prison sentences are reserved for those involved in the commercial side of the industry.
Read moreThe Mexican Chamber of Deputies is gearing up for a pivotal week as the ordinary legislative session draws to a close. Among the most significant items on the agenda is a vote on the absolute prohibition of vapes and electronic cigarettes nationwide. Ricardo Monreal Ávila, the coordinator for the ruling Morena party, announced that consecutive sessions may be held from Tuesday to Thursday to clear pending matters, confirming that the reform to the General Health Law will proceed despite industry pressure.
Read moreAs the UK Government’s landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill progresses through Parliament, aiming to create a “smoke-free generation,” alarm bells are ringing within the convenience retail sector. While the public health ambition is clear, independent shop owners across the country are raising urgent questions about the practical and financial implications of the proposed legislation. Many warn that without significant amendments or support, the Bill could impose crippling operational burdens, new costs, and even heighten risks to staff safety.
Read moreThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines is moving to tighten regulations on the vaping industry by proposing a mandatory permitting system for all advertising and sales promotion materials. Through a draft Department Administrative Order (DAO), the DTI is seeking public and stakeholder feedback on this new policy, which covers vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products, devices, and novel tobacco products.
Read moreThe State of Alaska has announced a $5.8 million settlement with e-cigarette giant Juul Labs, concluding a five-year lawsuit that accused the company of deceptively marketing nicotine products to youth. The agreement resolves allegations filed in November 2020, which claimed Juul utilized tactics specifically designed to appeal to children and teenagers, such as viral social media campaigns and devices resembling USB flash drives.
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