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The UK government has proposed a groundbreaking law to create a “smoke-free generation.” Under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, anyone aged 15 or younger (born after 2009) will never legally be allowed to buy cigarettes. This move aims to address smoking, one of the leading causes of preventable death and illness in the UK. While smoking rates have declined, vaping has surged, particularly among younger demographics and non-smokers.

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The UK government is currently exploring the possibility of introducing more stringent rules on smoking in outdoor public spaces, with the aim of reducing tobacco-related deaths. Under consideration are potential bans on smoking in areas such as outside schools and hospitals. This initiative aligns with a broader global trend of countries implementing increasingly tough measures to curb smoking.

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Deputies from the New People faction in the State Duma, led by Alexei Nechayev, have prepared and sent a bill to the Russian government for review that would ban the sale of tobacco products, nicotine-containing products, hookahs, and devices for consuming nicotine-containing products to Russian citizens born after December 31, 2009, according to the faction’s press service.

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In a historic move to protect future generations from the detrimental effects of smoking, British lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the government’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The landmark legislation, which aims to create Britain’s “first smoke-free generation,” will make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after 2009.

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The UK government recently proposed ambitious legislation to create a “smokefree generation” by phasing out tobacco sales over time. However, the plan also threatens major vaping restrictions that could undermine smoking cessation goals.

This in-depth article examines how the proposed law aims to end tobacco use, and why accompanying vaping bans could inadvertently protect cigarettes and hurt public health. Read more

New Zealand has announced a plan to ban cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008, effectively phasing out smoking for future generations. The law, expected to take effect next year, is part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce smoking rates and improve public health.

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New Zealand has taken a significant step in its efforts to become smokefree by 2025 with the implementation of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill. The bill, which came into effect on November 11th, includes a ban on nicotine pouches such as NicNac, QuickFuel, and White Fox.

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