In 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.
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The 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.
Read moreA new Texas law taking effect January 1st bans vape manufacturers and shops from using cartoons, celebrities, or kid-friendly imagery when marketing electronic cigarettes.
Known as House Bill 4758 or the Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act, the legislation specifically outlaws e-cig promotions displaying: Read more