The British Columbia government has introduced what it calls the first legislation of its kind in Canada, the “Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act,” which would enable the province to sue vape manufacturers and wholesalers for “deceptive” marketing practices that cause public health harm.
Read moreAfter months of discussion, the Bowling Green City Council has approved an amended ordinance to regulate tobacco and vape shops within the city. The new rules were passed by a divided 4-2 vote, concluding a six-month moratorium on new vape and tobacco businesses that was enacted in April due to concerns over their proliferation and underage vape use.
Read moreA new Wisconsin state law that took effect on September 1st is causing significant disruption for vape shop owners, who worry it could force them out of business. The law requires retailers to stock only vaping products that have been officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with non-compliance risking fines of $1,000 per day. While supporters say the law protects consumers, many retailers report a devastating impact on their inventory and sales.
Read moreAustralian states are escalating their fight against a booming illegal tobacco and vape market, with new and proposed laws taking aim not just at retailers but also at the landlords who lease them space. This crackdown comes in response to a sharp increase in illicit tobacco-related crime, including over 250 firebombings of tobacconists across Australia since March 2023, as organized crime syndicates vie for control of the lucrative black market.
Read moreTexas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to intensify enforcement actions against vape and smoke shops that are not complying with state laws and regulations regarding hemp products. “Texas will protect children from dangerous hemp products,” Governor Abbott stated, emphasizing that the crackdown is a priority.
Read moreThe Malaysian Health Ministry is advancing towards a total ban on electronic cigarettes and vapes, with a proposal expected to be presented to the Cabinet soon for policy approval. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed the move, emphasizing that it would be implemented carefully and in stages.
Read moreThe University of Birmingham is set to lead a major new research project, named EVALUATE, to investigate the long-term benefits and harms of vaping on respiratory health. The four-year cohort study, funded by a £1.46 million grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC), aims to address critical unanswered questions about the effects of prolonged e-cigarette use on the respiratory system.
Read moreGuernsey’s Policy & Resources (P&R) Committee is proposing a new duty on vaping liquid, a move that could nearly double the cost of refills for users. The proposed tax, set at £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid, is slated for introduction by October 2026, aligning with a similar vape duty being implemented in the UK.
Read moreHealth New Zealand is planning to purchase more vaping devices, potentially in the thousands, to distribute to individuals attempting to quit smoking, an expansion of a pilot program that has been running since the beginning of the year. The government health agency has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) to the vaping industry, seeking flavored vape kits and highlighting the “significant opportunity” for the successful bidder, including potential public relations gains such as enhancing their “profile and credibility as a trusted partner in the regulated vaping market.”
Read moreCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 573 into law, a measure designed to provide critical funding to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on flavored tobacco products. Authored by Assemblymember Chris Rogers, the new law aims to close enforcement gaps and protect young people from nicotine addiction.
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