Russia may introduce a full ban on the use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco systems outside of private homes and specially designated smoking areas, according to Senator Olga Epifanova. The chairperson of the Social Democratic Union of Women of Russia stated that such restrictions are highly likely to appear in the coming years, with a pilot project for this measure already launching in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Read moreFederal agents have conducted a nationwide series of raids on vape retailers and distributors, seizing over 4.7 million unauthorized e-cigarettes valued at more than $86.5 million. The operation, announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., represents a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal vaping products.
Read moreFrom €100 Fines for Parents of Minors to €600,000 Penalties for Illegal Vape Sponsorship, a Look at the New Sanctions
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved an ambitious draft for a new anti-tobacco law that not only expands smoke-free zones but also introduces a completely updated and significantly stricter system of sanctions. This new penalty regime targets a wide range of violations, from individual use in prohibited areas to large-scale illegal advertising, with fines ranging from €100 to as high as €600,000. A key and controversial feature is the introduction of direct financial penalties for underage use, for which parents or legal guardians will be held responsible.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly launching a pilot program to fast-track its review of nicotine pouches from four major tobacco firms: Philip Morris International (PMI), Altria, Reynolds American (part of British American Tobacco), and Turning Point Brands. According to meeting transcripts seen by Reuters, the program, which launched on Monday, aims to complete reviews of these products by December, a significant acceleration of a process that has previously taken years.
Read moreHanover County, Virginia, has approved a new zoning ordinance amendment that imposes significant restrictions on new businesses primarily selling vapes, hemp, and CBD products. The new rules, approved by the Hanover Board of Supervisors in late August, are a response to the increasing number of such stores and resident complaints.
Read moreThe Russian State Duma plans to actively prepare a bill for a complete ban on vapes throughout Russia during its autumn session, according to Deputy Speaker Sholban Kara-ool. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum on September 9th, he stated that while measures restricting sales to minors are in place, they are only a partial solution.
Read moreKenyan health officials are considering a complete ban on all designated public smoking zones as concerns grow over rising secondhand smoke exposure in residential areas and informal settlements, particularly in Nairobi. Despite Kenya’s comprehensive Tobacco Control Act (2007), which outlaws smoking in most public and indoor settings, enforcement has been weak, leading to a resurgence of public smoking in areas like bus stops, markets, and residential courtyards.
Read moreFor over a decade, U.S. public health bodies like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have often undermined non-pharmaceutical products that could aid in smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction. This approach is a mistake. Smoking kills, and any tool that helps people reduce or eliminate their use of combustible tobacco—from patches and gums to vaping and nicotine pouches—should be accessible.
Read moreThe governorate of Aleppo, Syria, has announced a decision to prohibit the sale of cigarettes and shisha (hookah) products outside of officially licensed centers. This move aims to curb the spread of smoking among children and youth and to protect public health in the city.
Read moreThe Spanish Council of Ministers has approved a draft for a new anti-tobacco law that proposes a significant expansion of smoke-free zones, notably banning smoking and vaping on the outdoor terraces of bars and restaurants. The proposed legislation aims to legally equate electronic cigarettes (vapes) with conventional tobacco, applying the same restrictions to both, and introduces a ban on single-use disposable e-cigarettes.
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