Health Ministry Highlights PP No. 28/2024 for Ad Bans Near Schools, on Social Media
The Indonesian Ministry of Health is emphasizing the critical role of Government Regulation (PP) No. 28 of 2024 in controlling tobacco and electronic cigarette products, particularly by restricting their promotion across various media, including social platforms and podcasts. Dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, Director of Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, highlighted the new law’s importance.
Read moreIn an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, small retailers and corner shop owners from across the country have expressed their grave concerns about the Labour Government’s Spring Forecast and the proposed restrictions on advertising freedoms within the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The letter, signed by prominent retailers such as Atul Sodha of Londis, Harefield, and Kay Patel of Global Food & Wine and Best-one, London, highlights the financial burdens and regulatory pressures that threaten the survival of their businesses.
Read moreThe fate of vaping device advertising in Paraguay now rests in the hands of the Senate, as the Chamber of Deputies accepted some of the Senate’s modifications to the bill regulating the consumption, sales, and other aspects related to pods, electronic cigarettes, and vaping devices. The central point of disagreement between the two legislative bodies revolves around the advertising of these products.
Read moreThe Swiss House of Representatives has taken a step towards partially banning tobacco advertising in print media. On Monday, the lower house of parliament endorsed restrictions on tobacco advertising, with some relaxations, after initially rejecting the initiative.
Read moreA group of State Duma deputies has put forward a draft law that would require website owners to remove advertisements for the remote sale of nicotine-containing products, including regular and electronic cigarettes, tobacco, and similar items. The proposed legislation, obtained by REN TV, also allows for the blocking of non-compliant websites without a court order.
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