A new bill has been submitted in the Pakistani Senate aiming to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, and e-shisha to individuals under the age of 18. Tabled by Senator Sarmad Ali, the proposed legislation also calls for a ban on the use of these products in public places and seeks to impose restrictions on their advertising, promotion, and sponsorship.
Read moreSouth Korea is moving to close a new loophole in its tobacco laws as the industry reportedly shifts to “pseudo-nicotine” to evade an impending crackdown on synthetic nicotine. An amendment to the Tobacco Business Act, which redefines “tobacco” to include products made from synthetic nicotine (such as e-cigarette liquids), has recently passed the parliamentary Strategy and Finance Committee. This change is expected to generate an additional 930 billion won in tax revenue.
Read moreGermany’s Bundesrat (Federal Council), representing the country’s federal states, is once again urging for a national ban on single-use disposable e-cigarettes. In a formal statement, the council argues that these products pose a significant threat to the environment and the recycling industry. When improperly discarded in household waste, valuable raw materials like lithium are lost, and the risk of fires caused by these batteries places a heavy financial burden, amounting to billions in costs, on recycling and disposal facilities.
Read moreHealth New Zealand (Health NZ) has issued a public Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure e-cigarette devices and nicotine pods for its 29 government-funded smoking cessation services nationwide. The procurement, announced via New Zealand’s Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS), is for a one-time distribution to support smokers in a three-month quit attempt.
Read moreThe UK Labour government has announced proposals to introduce a mandatory licensing system for retailers selling vapes, cigarettes, and other nicotine products. This move aims to close a significant legal loophole where currently any business can sell these items, a situation that ministers argue makes cheap, illicit products too easily accessible to children.
Read moreThe British Columbia government has introduced what it calls the first legislation of its kind in Canada, the “Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act,” which would enable the province to sue vape manufacturers and wholesalers for “deceptive” marketing practices that cause public health harm.
Read moreAfter months of discussion, the Bowling Green City Council has approved an amended ordinance to regulate tobacco and vape shops within the city. The new rules were passed by a divided 4-2 vote, concluding a six-month moratorium on new vape and tobacco businesses that was enacted in April due to concerns over their proliferation and underage vape use.
Read moreA new Wisconsin state law that took effect on September 1st is causing significant disruption for vape shop owners, who worry it could force them out of business. The law requires retailers to stock only vaping products that have been officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with non-compliance risking fines of $1,000 per day. While supporters say the law protects consumers, many retailers report a devastating impact on their inventory and sales.
Read moreAustralian states are escalating their fight against a booming illegal tobacco and vape market, with new and proposed laws taking aim not just at retailers but also at the landlords who lease them space. This crackdown comes in response to a sharp increase in illicit tobacco-related crime, including over 250 firebombings of tobacconists across Australia since March 2023, as organized crime syndicates vie for control of the lucrative black market.
Read moreTexas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to intensify enforcement actions against vape and smoke shops that are not complying with state laws and regulations regarding hemp products. “Texas will protect children from dangerous hemp products,” Governor Abbott stated, emphasizing that the crackdown is a priority.
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