A recent global report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed that 15-year-olds in Ireland have the lowest smoking rates in the European Union (EU) at just 7%. However, the same report also found that Ireland ranks fourth highest in the EU for regular vaping among young people.
Read moreSecretary Ma. Cristina Roque of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that approximately 10 companies involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of vape products have registered with the department in 2024. These accredited vape firms have met the standards established by the Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV).
Read moreJust one week after the Maldives implemented a ban on using vapes, the Police have already fined nine individuals for violating the new law. According to a Police media official, these fines, issued by Sunday, amount to a total of MVR 50,000 (approximately USD 3,240).
Read moreThe New Zealand government has implemented significant changes to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products 1990 Act, aiming to better protect children and young people from the potential harms of vaping. These amendments introduce stricter regulations on advertising, retail display, penalties for selling to minors, and a ban on disposable vaping devices. The new measures come into force in two stages, with some taking effect immediately and others after a six-month grace period to allow retailers to adapt to the new requirements.
Read moreIllinois will enforce new laws placing additional restrictions on electronic cigarettes beginning January 1. The legislation aims to address concerns about the accessibility and appeal of e-cigarettes to minors.
One law prohibits the advertising, marketing, or promotion of e-cigarettes in a manner that may cause confusion with non-tobacco products. State Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, noted that some e-cigarettes are designed to resemble school supplies like highlighters, erasers, and pencil sharpeners. “This law will prohibit tobacco companies from pulling the wool over the eyes of educators and guardians whose job it is to keep kids safe,” Morrison stated.
Elizabeth Hicks from the Consumer Choice Center warned that the crackdown on vaping might push some Illinoisans back to regular combustible cigarettes, burdening taxpayers with the cost of smoking-related illnesses. “Taxpayers unfortunately also suffer in addition to consumers,” Hicks said. “The annual Medicaid costs for smoking-related illnesses in Illinois is over $2 billion, which is one of the highest throughout the country.”
Another law prohibits e-cigarettes purchased by mail, online, or through other remote sale methods from being shipped to anyone in Illinois other than distributors or retailers. State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, emphasized the need for these measures, stating, “The internet has made it very easy for kids to get vapes. After hearing from local elected officials who were seeing an uptick in the usage of vapes in schools, it was clear we had to put guardrails in place to protect kids from the dangers of smoking.”
GSTHR Briefing Paper Showcases Aotearoa New Zealand’s Smoking Cessation Success Through Vaping
The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR), a project from public health agency Knowledge·Action·Change (KAC), has released its latest Briefing Paper, which sheds light on Aotearoa New Zealand’s remarkable journey towards achieving “smokefree” status. The report, titled “Pro-consumer laws and an endorsement for vaping: why smoking is disappearing in Aotearoa New Zealand,” showcases the country’s rapid embrace of vaping as a critical tool in reducing smoking rates and provides valuable insights for other countries seeking to tackle the global smoking epidemic.
Read moreVape Shops Claim Unconstitutionality and Irreparable Harm in Complaint
Two Rhode Island vape shops, Vaporetti LLC and Sunshine Vape LLC, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the state’s upcoming ban on flavored e-cigarettes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025, is unconstitutional. The complaint, filed on November 26 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, argues that the law is poorly defined, “irrational,” and will cause irreparable harm to their businesses.
Read moreA broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers, and social justice advocates has launched a campaign called “Flavors Hook Kids Washington” to ban flavored nicotine vapes and other tobacco products in the state. The group cites the contribution of these products to youth addiction as the primary reason for the proposed ban.
Read morePlaintiffs Claim PMTA Registry Law Violates US and Iowa Constitutions, Threatens Vape Businesses
Several Iowa vape companies, along with the state’s vaping industry association1, Iowans for Alternatives to Smoking & Tobacco (IFAST)2, have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the implementation of new state laws and regulations. The plaintiffs argue that the recently passed HF 2677, which creates a state registry of FDA-approved vape products, will severely limit what companies like theirs can sell, effectively shutting down most or all specialty vape stores in the state.
Read moreTargeted Products Include Brands Popular Among Youth, Such as Geek Bar and Lost Mary
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had issued warning letters to eight online retailers and one manufacturer for selling and/or distributing unauthorized flavored, disposable vapes. The warning letters cited several popular youth-oriented brands, including Geek Bar and Lost Mary, as well as products featuring the names and/or images of celebrities.
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