A sophisticated tax evasion scheme involving the misclassification of nicotine products has resulted in significant revenue losses for the South Korean government. Importers falsely declared natural nicotine as synthetic nicotine to exploit regulatory loopholes, according to recent customs data.
Read moreThe FDA recently denied marketing for 6 popular Vuse Alto flavored e-cigarettes, citing risks to youth health. This landmark decision opens a new chapter in the agency’s efforts to regulate vaping with the public’s wellbeing in mind. Read more
Oklahoma has taken a significant step in the fight against the distribution of illegal vape products by becoming one of the first states to establish a vapor product registry. The registry requires manufacturers and retailers to report the vapor products they intend to sell within the state, aiming to assist local law enforcement in tackling the growing issue of illegal, disposable flavored vapes that target children.
Read moreLouisiana recently passed legislation, Act 414 by Rep. Paul Hollis, R-Covington, imposing tight restrictions on nicotine vapes sold in the state. The wide-ranging law requires manufacturers to register all products and aims to combat youth vaping rates. As the new rules take effect, here is extended coverage of what residents and retailers need to know: Read more
The plenary of the Colombian Chamber of Representatives has approved a constitutional reform aimed at regulating adult-use cannabis consumption in the country. The bill, spearheaded by Liberal Representative Juan Carlos Losada and Historical Pact Senator María José Pizarro, seeks to legalize the buying and selling of marijuana, addressing the current legal inconsistency where consumption is permitted but purchasing the product remains illegal.
Read moreThe Scottish government plans to consult in 2024 on potentially prohibiting the sale of all disposable vaping products. In response, retailer advocacy group Fed sent officials a letter urging more balance between youth access and adult smoking cessation.
This article explores retailers’ concerns with a blanket disposable vape ban, and their calls for a more nuanced approach. Read more
The UK government recently proposed ambitious legislation to create a “smokefree generation” by phasing out tobacco sales over time. However, the plan also threatens major vaping restrictions that could undermine smoking cessation goals.
This in-depth article examines how the proposed law aims to end tobacco use, and why accompanying vaping bans could inadvertently protect cigarettes and hurt public health. Read more
With public pressure mounting, the UK government is poised to prohibit the sale of disposable vapes nationwide. This decisive action aims to tackle escalating concerns over environmental waste and youth vaping addiction. (source)
Vocal advocates from local councils, pediatric groups, and sustainability organizations have urgently lobbied for a ban as disposable vape usage spins out of control. Let’s examine the issues propelling this prohibitive policy shift. Read more
At one point valued at an astonishing $38 billion, e-cigarette maker Juul seemed destined to transform the nicotine industry. But in one of the most stunning falls from grace in recent memory, the company now faces thousands of lawsuits and a decimated reputation.
Netflix’s new four-part documentary series Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul chronicles the company’s meteoric ascent, followed by an equally rapid demise. Through extensive research and insider accounts, it constructs a cautionary tale of innovation without foresight. Read more
Delaware Governor John Carney signed House Bill 118 into law on Wednesday, effectively banning smoking in any vehicle occupied by someone under the age of 18. The new legislation aims to protect minors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure in the confined space of a vehicle.
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