Pittsburgh City Council members are introducing new legislation to change the city’s zoning code and limit where new vape and smoke shops can open. Councilman Bobby Wilson, a sponsor of the bill, stated the move is a response to the rapid proliferation of these businesses, which he says are “ruining Downtown” and other neighborhoods.
Read moreThe York City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a new ordinance that would impose significant restrictions on where new vape and smoke shops can operate. The proposal aims to limit youth exposure to these products by creating buffer zones around sensitive areas.
Read moreThe Malaysian state of Penang will follow the federal government’s strategy of implementing vape regulations in stages, rather than imposing an immediate total ban, to avoid driving demand into an uncontrolled black market. State Youth, Sports and Health Committee Chairman Daniel Gooi stated that Penang will adhere to the Health Ministry’s phased enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852).
Read moreVietnam is intensifying its efforts to create more smoke-free public spaces, particularly in hotels and restaurants, as a dual strategy to protect public health and enhance its appeal as a sustainable tourism destination. With over 104,000 tobacco-related deaths annually and an estimated 15 million smokers, the country is focusing on smoke-free environments as a crucial solution.
Read moreBelgium is set to ban smoking and vaping on the outdoor terraces of cafés and restaurants starting January 1, 2027. The decision, approved by the Council of Ministers, is part of a broader anti-tobacco strategy championed by Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke. The new rules will also eliminate designated smoking areas in airports, restaurants, and cigar or shisha bars.
Read moreHong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed a comprehensive new tobacco control bill with an overwhelming majority vote (74 to one, with seven abstentions). The Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces a series of stringent measures aimed at further reducing the city’s smoking rate, which stood at 9.1% in 2023.
Read moreThe city government of San Fernando in the Philippines has announced the re-implementation of its comprehensive no-smoking policy, Ordinance No. 2014-007, which strictly prohibits both smoking and vaping in public places. The measure aims to protect public health from the harmful effects of tobacco and e-cigarette use.
Read moreThe New South Wales (NSW) Lower House has passed tough new laws, originally proposed by the Coalition in June, aimed at cracking down on the proliferation of illegal tobacco and vape shops across the state. The legislation introduces severe penalties and grants new powers to health authorities to shut down non-compliant retailers.
Read morePolice and excise officials in Thailand have seized over 559,000 illegal e-cigarettes and related parts, with an estimated value of 90 million baht, in a major warehouse raid in Saraburi province. The operation was part of a joint effort to trace the source of illicit vapes being sold to youth in Bangkok.
Read moreThe Malaysian federal government is set to implement a nationwide ban on the sale of all electronic cigarettes and vape products as part of a broader effort to curb misuse and protect public health. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that the prohibition will be rolled out in stages, beginning with a ban on open-system vape devices before gradually extending to all types of vape products.
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