The Polish Sejm (lower house of parliament) has passed a new law prohibiting the sale of all types of e-cigarettes, including nicotine-free versions and nicotine pouches, to individuals under the age of 18. The legislation also bans the distance selling (including online sales) and advertising of nicotine-free e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.
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Authorities in Selangor have been directed to immediately seize and confiscate all advertisements for electronic cigarette products across the state. The instruction follows a coordination meeting on May 16, led by State Public Health and Environment Committee Chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, which discussed a potential ban on e-cigarette sales in Selangor.
Read moreRestrictions on Sales to Minors, Public Use, Advertising, and Packaging Take Effect
Starting Tuesday, May 20th, Chile has enacted a new comprehensive law, Ley 21.642, to regulate the sale, consumption, and advertising of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, including both nicotine and non-nicotine products. This legislation aims to establish clear limits to protect public health, particularly that of young people.
Read moreHealth 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 moreBryansk Regional Duma Deputy Mikhail Ivanov has called for a comprehensive ban on vaping-related content across social media platforms in Russia. In an appeal to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, Ivanov highlighted concerns over the uncontrolled promotion of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) online and its impact on youth.
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 UK House of Commons has taken a significant step towards creating a “smoke-free generation” by passing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. If the bill becomes law, anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, will be prohibited from legally purchasing and smoking tobacco products.
Read moreThe Russian State Duma has approved a bill in its first reading that would allow the blocking of websites featuring cigarette and vape advertisements without the need for court proceedings.
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 moreBrazilian Consumer Protection Agency Cracks Down on Illegal Vape Ads Targeting Youth
Procon Goiás, the consumer protection agency in the Brazilian state of Goiás, has notified Facebook to provide information about advertisements on its platform promoting the sale of electronic smoking devices, including vapes, pods, and e-cigarettes. The agency took action after monitoring the app’s marketplace and discovering numerous ads from establishments selling these products.
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