The 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
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its import alert, known as the “Red List,” which empowers U.S. Customs and Border Protection to detain potential vaping products without physical examination. The updated list includes 13 additional e-cigarette manufacturers and distributors, with 10 of them being Chinese companies.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule that increases the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales. The new requirements align with legislation signed in December 2019, which raised the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products in the United States from 18 to 21 years of age. Read more
The Russian State Duma plans to consider an inter-faction bill during the autumn session that would completely ban the sale of vapes in Russia, according to Yaroslav Nilov, head of the Duma Committee on Social Policy and one of the bill’s authors.
Read moreThe Federal Council of Switzerland has put the new Tobacco Products Act into effect starting October 1st, introducing stricter regulations for the sale, advertising, and reporting of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. The measures aim to protect young people and reduce the harmful effects of smoking.
Read moreThe Czech Republic’s Ministry of Health has drafted a new law that aims to ban electronic cigarettes starting next year, according to Novinky and “European Truth.” The ministry cites public health concerns as the primary reason for this initiative, particularly the increasing number of e-cigarette users among minors and young adults.
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