A group of Wisconsin vape shop owners, organized as WiscoFAST, is anxiously awaiting a federal judge’s ruling on their lawsuit against a new state law set to ban most vaping products by September 1st. The law restricts sales to only those products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a list that currently excludes the vast majority of items sold in vape shops, particularly flavored e-liquids.
Read moreWisconsin lawmakers are circulating a bill that would create a separate, lower excise tax rate for certain alternative tobacco products, such as heated tobacco products (HTPs), which are deemed to pose a lower health risk than traditional cigarettes. The legislation, proposed by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View), aims to enact a “risk-proportionate taxation” system.
Read moreThe Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented stricter regulations on the advertising and importation of vape products through two new Department Administrative Orders (DAOs) released on August 1st. These measures aim to enhance youth protection and ensure product quality in the local market.
Read moreIndiana’s state cigarette tax revenue more than doubled in July, soaring by 112.7% compared to the same month last year, following a significant tax increase. Data from the State Budget Agency shows Indiana collected $40.2 million in cigarette taxes in July, up from $18.9 million in July 2024.
Read moreA new bill has been introduced in the Argentine Senate aiming to further restrict the use of vaping products, with a primary focus on preventing underage access. The proposal seeks to explicitly ban the sale and free distribution of these products to minors, establish penalties including fines and closures for non-compliance, and implement a total prohibition on their display, advertising, promotion, and sponsorship.
Read moreThe Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Nigerian Federal Government to immediately increase the excise tax on all tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, to 100 percent. The advocacy group argues this move is a proven way to discourage use, save thousands of lives, and reduce the significant economic burden of tobacco-related diseases.
Read moreA new bill has been introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Paraná, Brazil, that would require “No Smoking” signs across the state to be updated to explicitly include a ban on the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes). The proposal was presented by state deputy Cristina Silvestri (PP).
Read moreBusiness premises owners in Penang, Malaysia, have been given until September 30th to comply with the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) before full enforcement begins. State Youth, Sports, and Health Executive Councilor, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, stated that monitoring and inspections have revealed that many premises have not yet met the new requirements.
Read moreIndonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemkomdigi) has announced it is prepared to block content related to tobacco and vape advertising on social media, acting on official complaints from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes). This move aims to protect children from exposure to the promotion of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Read moreSpain’s Health Minister, Mónica García, has expressed her full confidence that a ban on smoking on all bar and restaurant terraces will be implemented by 2027. The proposed reform to the country’s anti-smoking law will explicitly prohibit both traditional smoking and vaping in these popular outdoor hospitality areas.
García emphasized that there is a broad societal consensus on the issue, citing a Ministry of Health study which found that both smokers and non-smokers agree that smoking on terraces should be prohibited. The initiative also aims to expand smoke-free zones to other areas, such as work vehicles, as part of a comprehensive public health push.
The minister stated that these reforms are crucial for Spain to “once again become a leader in the fight against tobacco and smoking.” This move follows similar actions in other European countries, like France, which recently expanded its own bans on smoking in public outdoor spaces.
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