The Mexican Senate has overwhelmingly approved a major reform to the General Law for Tobacco Control, aiming to significantly reduce public exposure to tobacco and its promotion. The initiative, passed with 97 votes in favor, introduces a comprehensive ban on all forms of tobacco advertising, sponsorship, and promotion.
Read moreThe UK government has announced new plans that will require vape sellers and online marketplaces to pay for the cost of recycling their products at the end of their life. This “polluter pays” principle is part of a broader strategy to “end the UK’s throwaway culture” and manage the growing problem of electrical waste (e-waste).
Read moreBritish American Tobacco (BAT) is rolling out its new flagship vaping device, Vuse Ultra, marking a significant push into the premium, high-tech segment of the market. The device is making its global travel retail debut in partnership with Gebr. Heinemann at Frankfurt Airport and is simultaneously being introduced to convenience retailers in the UK.
Read moreMultinational cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has strongly criticized South Africa’s proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, arguing it is “critically flawed” and will only harm the compliant market while failing to address the country’s rampant illicit trade.
Read moreAnti-tobacco advocates and even vape industry groups in Malaysia are calling for a well-coordinated, multi-agency effort to effectively crack down on the open online sale of vapes and e-liquids. This unified demand comes as these products continue to be easily accessible online, despite prohibitions under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852).
Read morePanama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced that new, comprehensive regulations governing the use, sale, and promotion of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices are now in effect. The rules apply to all electronic and non-electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS and ENNDS) and are designed to protect public health, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding children and adolescents from the documented risks of these products.
Read moreThe Spanish non-governmental organization Nofumadores.org is denouncing what it calls the “incoherent and shameful” policy of allowing smoking and vaping on the Cíes Islands, a major tourist destination in Galicia and a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status. The NGO is demanding that the regional government (the Xunta) prohibit smoking and vaping throughout the entire national park, including its beaches, forests, and camping areas.
Read moreDisposable Vapes Dominate Market, Surging from 4% to 46% of Vaper Preference Since 2020
Vaping prevalence in Quebec has significantly increased since 2020, with a notable surge among young adults and a dramatic shift towards disposable devices, according to a new report from the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec (INSPQ). The findings are based on the 2023 Quebec Survey on Tobacco and Vaping Products, which aims to document the evolution of nicotine consumption following the COVID-19 pandemic and new legislative measures.
Read moreThe Virginia Roanoke City Council is considering a proposal to impose a $20,000 annual operation fee on specialty vape shops. The measure, introduced by Councilman Phazhon Nash, would apply to businesses that primarily sell vaping products, not to convenience stores or gas stations that also sell them.
Read moreA new Mississippi law, House Bill 916, will take full effect on October 1st, restricting the sale of all vape products in the state to only those authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This measure aims to align the state’s retail market with federal standards and curb the sale of unregulated products.
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