Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed a comprehensive new tobacco control bill with an overwhelming majority vote (74 to one, with seven abstentions). The Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces a series of stringent measures aimed at further reducing the city’s smoking rate, which stood at 9.1% in 2023.
Read moreThe city government of San Fernando in the Philippines has announced the re-implementation of its comprehensive no-smoking policy, Ordinance No. 2014-007, which strictly prohibits both smoking and vaping in public places. The measure aims to protect public health from the harmful effects of tobacco and e-cigarette use.
Read moreThe New South Wales (NSW) Lower House has passed tough new laws, originally proposed by the Coalition in June, aimed at cracking down on the proliferation of illegal tobacco and vape shops across the state. The legislation introduces severe penalties and grants new powers to health authorities to shut down non-compliant retailers.
Read morePolice and excise officials in Thailand have seized over 559,000 illegal e-cigarettes and related parts, with an estimated value of 90 million baht, in a major warehouse raid in Saraburi province. The operation was part of a joint effort to trace the source of illicit vapes being sold to youth in Bangkok.
Read moreThe Malaysian federal government is set to implement a nationwide ban on the sale of all electronic cigarettes and vape products as part of a broader effort to curb misuse and protect public health. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that the prohibition will be rolled out in stages, beginning with a ban on open-system vape devices before gradually extending to all types of vape products.
Read moreRussia may introduce a full ban on the use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco systems outside of private homes and specially designated smoking areas, according to Senator Olga Epifanova. The chairperson of the Social Democratic Union of Women of Russia stated that such restrictions are highly likely to appear in the coming years, with a pilot project for this measure already launching in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Read moreFederal agents have conducted a nationwide series of raids on vape retailers and distributors, seizing over 4.7 million unauthorized e-cigarettes valued at more than $86.5 million. The operation, announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., represents a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal vaping products.
Read moreFrom €100 Fines for Parents of Minors to €600,000 Penalties for Illegal Vape Sponsorship, a Look at the New Sanctions
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved an ambitious draft for a new anti-tobacco law that not only expands smoke-free zones but also introduces a completely updated and significantly stricter system of sanctions. This new penalty regime targets a wide range of violations, from individual use in prohibited areas to large-scale illegal advertising, with fines ranging from €100 to as high as €600,000. A key and controversial feature is the introduction of direct financial penalties for underage use, for which parents or legal guardians will be held responsible.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly launching a pilot program to fast-track its review of nicotine pouches from four major tobacco firms: Philip Morris International (PMI), Altria, Reynolds American (part of British American Tobacco), and Turning Point Brands. According to meeting transcripts seen by Reuters, the program, which launched on Monday, aims to complete reviews of these products by December, a significant acceleration of a process that has previously taken years.
Read moreHanover County, Virginia, has approved a new zoning ordinance amendment that imposes significant restrictions on new businesses primarily selling vapes, hemp, and CBD products. The new rules, approved by the Hanover Board of Supervisors in late August, are a response to the increasing number of such stores and resident complaints.
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