On June 30, 2022, Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo signed into law a bill that prohibits the use, import, and commercialization of electronic nicotine delivery systems, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, tobacco heaters, and other similar devices, with or without nicotine, in Panama. The law, known as Law 315, was initially approved by the National Assembly on March 19, 2020, but was vetoed by the President.

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As we see, the most popular vapes in 2022 are disposable vapes, due to very simple and easy to use, with no need for maintenance. Because of the policy in USA – all flavors from pod system vapes were banned except menthol and tobacco. However, this policy is not applied to disposable vapes, I think this is one of the critical issues to stimulating the blooming of the disposable market in the world.

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In a significant move, Egypt has legalized the import and commercialization of e-cigarette products, a decision that has been applauded by the vapor industry. RELX International, a leading player in the e-cigarette market, praised the Egyptian authorities’ progressive approach in a statement dated April 24, highlighting the potential for a regulated market that serves adult consumers’ demand for accessible, quality alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Read more

Government Aims to Align E-Cigarette Standards with Conventional Tobacco Products

The Spanish government has approved a new draft law that will regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes, forcing vape shops to close within five years. Under the new legislation, tobacconists will become the only outlets permitted to sell e-cigarette products.

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Italy will adjust its e-liquid tax for the fourth time in four years, with the new rates set to take effect on April 1st. The Italian Senate passed the changes in late February, which will favor vaping consumers by reducing the tax burden on e-liquids.

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The Danish Parliament has approved the Danish Health Authority’s “Tobacco Action Plan,” which includes a ban on flavored vaping products and a significant tax increase on e-liquids. The new restrictions, set to take effect in 2021 and 2022, have raised concerns among vaping advocates who fear the measures will make vaping less accessible and attractive to smokers looking to quit. Read more

New Zealand has taken a significant step in its efforts to become smokefree by 2025 with the implementation of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill. The bill, which came into effect on November 11th, includes a ban on nicotine pouches such as NicNac, QuickFuel, and White Fox.

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The Louisiana State Legislature has taken decisive action to protect children from the potential dangers of secondhand vapor exposure in vehicles. On Friday, the State Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make it illegal to use vape devices or e-cigarettes while a child is in the car. The measure, which previously cleared the House of Representatives, now heads to Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk for his signature.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that prohibits the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. The ban, which will take effect in April, comes amid growing concerns over the increasing number of young people using these products and a nationwide outbreak of mysterious illnesses linked to vaping.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on most flavors of cartridge-based e-cigarettes, including fruit and mint varieties, that have not received FDA authorization through the premarket tobacco application (PMTA) process. The ban, which was announced on January 2, 2020, requires companies to cease the manufacture, distribution, and sale of these unauthorized flavored products within 30 days or risk enforcement actions from the agency.

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