Norway, 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.
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Arizona 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.
Read moreAccording to Latvian television, the Latvian parliament has supported amendments to a bill in its second reading to ban flavored electronic cigarettes, as well as e-cigarettes that resemble candy, snacks, toys, and other nicotine products.
Read moreS.B. 920 Aims to Prohibit Sales of Products with Distinguishable Non-Tobacco Tastes or Aromas
Senator Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) has introduced a new bill in the Texas Senate that would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco and vaping products in the state. Senate Bill 920 (S.B. 920) defines a flavored product as one that has a “distinguishable taste or aroma other than the taste or aroma of tobacco.”
The bill includes a unique “rebuttable presumption” clause, which states that if a company publicly claims that a product “imparts a taste or smell other than the taste or smell of tobacco,” including through text or images on the product labels, the product would be considered flavored and its sale would be prohibited.
Unlike some other states’ flavored tobacco bans, S.B. 920 does not include any exemptions. The bill would not penalize consumers for purchasing, possessing, or consuming these products. However, it would make it illegal to share or give these products to another person.
Currently, only California and Massachusetts have statewide bans on the sale of flavored tobacco products, both of which include limited exemptions for certain flavored cigar sales. Massachusetts allows specialty cigar lounges to continue selling flavored cigars, while California permits the sale of flavored cigars with a wholesale price of $12 or more.
Federal Action on Flavored Tobacco Expected
In early 2023, the head of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products announced that the agency aims to introduce a nationwide ban on flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes by the fall of 2023. The proposed Texas bill aligns with this anticipated federal action, signaling a growing trend toward more stringent regulation of flavored tobacco and vaping products.
As the bill progresses through the Texas legislature, stakeholders on all sides of the issue will undoubtedly be watching closely and weighing in on the potential impacts of such a ban on public health, individual freedoms, and the tobacco and vaping industries.