The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned consumers about several vape brands that are subject to trading suspension due to violations of Republic Act No. 11900, also known as the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act. The DTI issued Preliminary Orders and Preventive Measures Pending Formal Investigation Orders against the following brands:
Read moreThe UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has expressed its support for the government’s active consideration of introducing a vape licensing scheme. During a recent House of Lords debate on youth vaping, Baroness Merron, the parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department of Health and Social Care, revealed that the government is seriously exploring the inclusion of a vape licensing scheme in the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Read more
The Bulgarian parliament has adopted a bill in its second and final reading that bans the use and sale of vapes to children under 18. The legislation also prohibits the advertising of vapes on radio and television.
Read moreAlabama lawmakers are pushing to ban e-cigarettes and vapes from public places, similar to existing restrictions on cigarette smoking. House Bill 10, sponsored by state representative Barbara Drummond of Mobile, seeks to add electronic cigarettes to the list of items banned under the state’s 21-year-old Clean Air Act. If passed, Alabama could join a minority of states that have included e-cigarettes in their comprehensive smoking bans. Read more
A new ban on the sale of tobacco-free nicotine mixtures for heated smoking devices may come into force in Russia as early as March 1, 2025. Government sources informed Izvestia that amendments to the bill, which prohibits the sale of tobacco-free heating mixtures containing more than 3.5% nicotine, have received approval from the government commission on legislative activity.
Read moreThe UK government will provide long-awaited details on the proposed single-use vape ban this Friday, September 6th, ending speculation about the scope and timing of the anticipated legislation that has left retailers and suppliers guessing. Better Retailing has learned from sources at a leading vape distributor that the government will likely confirm the expected April 1st, 2025 date for the ban to come into force. Read more
The Paraguay Chamber of Deputies has given half sanction to a bill that regulates the importation, production, consumption, advertising, and commercialization of vaping devices while prohibiting their sale to individuals under 18 years of age. Read more
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced on August 29 that it will not review the Chief Administrative Law Judge’s (CALJ) preliminary ruling issued on July 31, 2024. This decision effectively extends the target date for completing the investigation into disposable e-cigarette devices, their components, and packaging to September 29, 2025.
Read moreAs of September 1st, retailers on the Isle of Man face a new regulation banning the in-store display of e-cigarettes and vaping products. The Office of Fair Trading took proactive measures to ensure a smooth transition for retailers, with Trading Standards officers visiting every store to provide guidance on compliant storage solutions, such as cabinets, gantry systems, and cupboards, while helping businesses avoid unnecessary expenses.
Read moreIreland’s Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has released the findings of a public consultation that aimed to gauge support for new, stricter regulations on tobacco and vaping products. The consultation, titled “Public Consultation on Further Regulation of Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products,” sought opinions on various topics, including regulating flavors, packaging, appearance, and point-of-sale display advertising for nicotine-inhaling products. Read more