The Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) has announced that retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and traders of vape products are permitted to sell their remaining inventories of uncertified vape products until September 7, 2024. This decision comes as a result of the Department Administrative Order (DAO) 24-02, which aims to regulate the sale of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products in the country.
Read moreAs the year 2024 unfolds, the United States is witnessing a significant shift in the regulatory landscape surrounding vape products. Various states have taken the initiative to introduce unique “Registry Bills” (also known as PMTA Registry Bills) to further regulate the retail sales of e-cigarettes and nicotine products. These bills, once passed by state legislatures, are expected to be implemented with substantial support from the tobacco industry, with the primary goal of creating or modifying product registration lists.
Read moreIn a press conference held on Monday, Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna announced that the much-anticipated ban on e-cigarette sales in Poland will not come into effect until the beginning of 2025. The delay in implementation, initially scheduled for the start of the summer, is attributed to the ongoing legislative process and the necessity to conduct consultations in line with European Union directives.
Read moreIn a move to address growing concerns over the environmental impact and the health risks associated with disposable vapes, particularly among children, Jersey’s government has announced plans to ban the sale of these products by April 2025. The announcement comes following reports of children as young as eight and nine being found vaping during their school lunch break. Read more
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a surprising announcement on Thursday, revealing that it had rescinded the marketing denial orders previously issued for vaping products from Juul Labs Inc. The decision comes in the wake of recent court decisions that have established new case law and informed the FDA’s approach to product review. Read more
In a move to protect the state’s youth from the allure of vaping, the New York Senate passed Senate Bill S7882 last Wednesday, which aims to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes that resemble school supplies, children’s toys, or use packaging and advertising designed to appeal to minors. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Monica Martinez (D), imposes steep fines on violators, with a civil penalty of up to $1,500 for a first offense and $2,500 for each subsequent violation. Read more
In a groundbreaking development for the tobacco industry, Zimbabwe is poised to become a regional hub for the production of vape products, according to recent announcements made by former Zimbabwean Ambassador to China, Cde Christopher Mutsvangwa. The country plans to establish a multi-billion dollar vape production factory that will extract nicotine from tobacco stalks, leaves, and flowers to create non-smoking alternatives, capitalizing on its position as the fourth largest tobacco exporter in the world. Read more
The Ministry of Health of Costa Rica has issued Resolution MS-DM-RC-2381-2024, which prohibits the import, commercialization, and sale of vaporizers and their supplies, particularly those containing artificial nicotine or liquids with cannabinoids. This preventive measure, which took immediate effect upon its publication, has sparked a wave of reactions and debate among the affected sectors. Read more
In a press conference held on Friday, Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna announced that her department has drafted a bill to prohibit the sale of disposable e-cigarettes to children and teenagers under the age of 18. The minister expressed her hope for swift implementation of the new legislation, stating that she will be seeking the Prime Minister’s support in this matter.
Read moreThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is seeking civil money penalties (CMPs) from 10 retailers for selling unauthorized Elf Bar e-cigarettes. The agency’s decision comes after the retailers failed to correct violations highlighted in previous warning letters, as discovered during follow-up inspections.
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