Moldova’s Health Minister, Alla Nemerenco, announced a comprehensive smoking ban in public places, including electronic cigarettes. The new legislation aims to reduce smoking rates and protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke exposure. Read more
French Polynesia’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to ban disposable vapes, commonly known as “puffs,” by early 2025. This decision aligns with similar restrictions being implemented in mainland France and other countries worldwide.
Read moreThe Zimbabwean government has announced a new excise duty on electronic cigarettes, signaling a significant shift in its approach to vaping products. Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube unveiled the measure during Thursday’s Mid Term Budget Review, declaring a tax of US$0.50 per milliliter on e-cigarette contents. Read more
The Indian government has taken a decisive step in the fight against drug addiction among the country’s youth by banning e-cigarettes. The Director General’s office has sent a letter to police captains in all districts, informing them of the new guidelines and instructing them to take strict action against anyone found selling or delivering e-cigarettes. Read more
The Cook Islands has taken a significant step towards promoting public health by enacting the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024. This new legislation introduces a range of measures aimed at curbing the use of tobacco and vaping products in the country. Read more
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines has suspended the online sale of vapor products, devices, and systems on marketplaces in a decisive move to safeguard the youth and prioritize public health. Secretary Fred Pascual signed Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 24-03, series of 2024, on July 20, making the suspension effective immediately. Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization to RJ Reynolds Vapor Company for an expanded range of Vuse e-cigarette products. This decision, announced on July 18, adds seven new Vuse Alto e-cigarette products to the company’s growing portfolio of FDA-approved offerings. RJ Reynolds Vapor Company, an American subsidiary of British American Tobacco, now boasts the largest portfolio of authorized e-cigarette products in the U.S. market.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of seven e-cigarette products from R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in the United States. The agency issued marketing granted orders for the Vuse Alto Power Unit and six Vuse Alto tobacco-flavored pods, which are sealed, pre-filled, and non-refillable, following an extensive scientific review through the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway.
Read moreThe U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has officially initiated an investigation into certain disposable vaporizer devices. This action follows a complaint lodged by RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc., R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and RAI Services Company, all based in Winston-Salem, NC. The complaint, initially filed on June 11, 2024, and supplemented on June 12 and July 1, 2024, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. It accuses various entities of importing and selling disposable vaporizer devices in the United States that infringe on a patent held by the complainants. Read more
The Ministry of Health in Malaysia is gearing up to implement specific regulations and orders related to the prohibition of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) sales, including the sale of vape products through vending machines. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has announced that the Attorney-General’s Chambers is in the final stages of researching and approving these regulations, paving the way for their imminent implementation.
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