A diverse coalition of German organizations, including the BDE, the German Environmental Aid (DUH), the German Medical Association, and other social organizations, has come together to urge Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke to swiftly implement a nationwide ban on disposable vapes. In an open letter, the groups highlight the significant health hazards, environmental damage, and fire risks associated with these products.
Read moreAction on Smoking and Health (ASH) Scotland, a prominent health charity, has urged Members of Parliament to ensure that the planned UK-wide ban on disposable vapes remains on track following the upcoming general election. The organization emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining the agreed-upon timeline for the ban, regardless of any potential changes in government.
Read moreThe Polish Ministry of Health has announced plans to amend the Tobacco Act, aiming to ban the sale of all types of e-cigarettes and refill containers to individuals under 18 years of age, regardless of nicotine content. This move comes as a direct response to the growing concern over the abuse of these products among young people.
Read moreMaryland has officially banned vaping in nearly all indoor public spaces and workplaces, effective July 1, 2024. The state’s Clean Indoor Air Act, originally passed in 2007 to limit exposure to environmental smoke, now includes vaping after an amendment was passed during the 2024 legislative session. Read more
Montenegro, a country that already prohibits the use of traditional cigarettes in closed spaces, is now considering extending this ban to include electronic cigarettes. The government’s intentions align with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations, which warn of the harmful effects of e-cigarettes, particularly on young people. Read more
Australia has taken a bold step in the fight against youth vaping by becoming the first country to restrict vape sales to pharmacies. As of July 1, 2024, the government has implemented new laws that ban the domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession, and advertisement of disposable and non-therapeutic vapes.
Read morePublic health experts in Latvia are sounding the alarm as smoking rates, which had been on a steady decline a decade ago, are once again on the rise. The increase in smoking prevalence is evident in both conventional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, with children’s doctors expressing particular concern about the early age at which children are starting to smoke, according to a report by Latvian Television on June 30.
Read moreThe Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Qatar has issued a stern warning against the use of e-cigarettes, emphasizing the substantial health risks associated with their consumption. In a video message, the Ministry urged the public to “Think before you vape” and “Know the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes.”
Read moreLabor’s Mark Butler announced a deal with the Greens that represented a watering down of the proposed new rules
Read moreThe Australian government has announced that nicotine vapes will be available for purchase from pharmacies without a prescription starting October. This decision marks a departure from the initially proposed world-leading ban on all e-cigarette sales without a doctor’s prescription.
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