Vermont Governor Phil Scott has vetoed S.18, legislation that would have banned the sale of all flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol cigarettes, in the state. While proponents argued the bill was necessary to discourage youth nicotine addiction, Governor Scott described the measure as “hypocritical.”
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Concerned over growing youth addiction, Lithuania recently passed legislation prohibiting the import of vape liquids containing added sweeteners or sugar starting November 2024.
On December 15th, 2023, the Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) overwhelmingly voted to amend existing tobacco control laws, banning future imports of sweetened nicotine e-liquids for electronic cigarettes.
Read moreThe Bulgarian government has proposed a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes with characteristic taste-aromatic qualities and flavorings in any of their constituent parts, such as filters, paper, packaging, capsules, or other technical elements. The Council of Ministers submitted the bill for amendments to the Law on Tobacco and Tobacco-Related Products to the Parliament’s Registry on October 2nd.
Read moreNorway, one of the few European countries that still allows menthol and click cigarettes, is set to implement a ban on these products in 2024. The ban, which is part of the EU Tobacco Directive, will also prohibit the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, making Norway’s tobacco regulations more closely aligned with those of its European counterparts.
Read moreArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a coalition of attorneys general from across the country in calling for a ban on flavored vape products that target younger demographics. In a letter released in mid-September, the attorneys general urged the Center for Tobacco Products to remove Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) with youth-oriented flavors from the market within a five-year plan.
Read moreHonolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed a measure prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products on Oahu. This move comes as a response to the growing concern over the vaping epidemic among youth.
Read moreIn a bold move to protect the health of the youth in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has taken legal action against four e-cigarette distributors. The lawsuit aims to put an end to the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, specifically those that target children and teenagers. With a deep concern for the well-being of the city’s younger population, Mayor Adams has made it clear that he will not tolerate the rising trend of vaping and smoking among middle and high school students.
Read moreViolations of trade and smoking in public places can result in fines of up to 50,000 UAH.
In just a few days, starting from July 11, new restrictions on the sale of tobacco products and the prohibition of smoking electronic cigarettes in public places will come into effect in Ukraine. This is in accordance with the law on measures to prevent and reduce tobacco consumption, as reported by the State Consumer Service.
Read moreThe Norwegian Ministry of Health has recently announced the submission of a bill aimed at tightening regulations on the use of e-cigarettes. The government seeks to standardize packaging and eliminate flavored e-liquids in order to combat the increasing popularity of vaping among young people.
Read moreIn a significant move, the Lithuanian government has gained the support of 63 members of parliament, with only 2 opposing and 5 abstaining, for the proposed amendment to the “Tobacco, Tobacco Products, and Related Products Control Law.” The amendment aims to prohibit flavored electronic cigarette products and is planned to be enforced from May 1st next year. This article will delve into the details of the amendment, the perspectives of the involved parliament members, and the potential impact of the flavor ban.
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