The UK Parliament has officially passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, enacting a lifelong ban on cigarette sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, while granting ministers new regulatory powers over vaping products.
Read moreTurkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), alongside the Ministry of Health, is drafting legislation for a phased, complete ban on cigarette sales. This drastic development occurs amidst the nation’s broader push to align with European Union standards, directly resulting in one of the world’s strictest tobacco control frameworks.
Read moreA new CDC report reveals that US adult smoking rates have dropped to a record low of nearly 10% in 2024. However, this decline coincides with a rise in e-cigarette usage, which has nearly doubled since 2020, particularly among young adults and rural populations.
Read moreTwo decades after Scotland became the first UK nation to ban indoor smoking, new research reveals a massive drop in secondhand smoke exposure—but warns that inequality gaps and outdoor risks remain unresolved.
Read moreDespite decades of public health warnings, a new generation of urbanites and influencers is rejecting wellness culture in favor of the “romanticized” aesthetic of combustible tobacco.
Read moreThe United Kingdom is on the verge of enacting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that will permanently ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009. Having cleared the House of Commons and recently passed the House of Lords on March 9, the bill is now entering its final legislative stages. While designed to phase out mass-market smoking, the premium cigar industry warns of severe unintended economic consequences for specialist tobacconists.
Read moreMost people understand the risks of secondhand smoke, but few realize that toxic tobacco residue can linger in homes for years, posing severe health risks to children and pets.
Read moreA new report from leading public health organizations highlights a critical gap in Washington state’s anti-smoking strategy: while taxes are high, funding for prevention is dangerously low. Despite boasting a 95% tax rate on cigarettes, vapes, and even cessation products like gums and patches, Washington ranks a dismal 42nd nationally in spending on tobacco prevention programs.
Read moreCroatia has implemented a new wave of tobacco tax increases effective immediately, directly impacting holiday budgets for international tourists. The government raised excise duties on cigarettes, fine-cut tobacco, and e-liquids at the turn of the year. Travelers should anticipate paying up to 20 cents more per pack of cigarettes as the state aims to generate an additional 130 million euros in annual revenue.
Read moreThe Uruguayan government, under President Yamandú Orsi, has mandated an increase in the Specific Internal Tax (IMESI) for tobacco and cigarettes, effective January 2026. Minister of Economy Gabriel Oddone and Vice President Carolina Cosse ratified the measure, which adjusts the tax burden by 5% to align national fiscal policy with World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
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