The UK government has released official guidance detailing its plan to prohibit the sale of single-use, disposable vaping devices starting from June 1, 2025. This comprehensive ban will make it illegal for businesses to sell, offer for sale, or possess for the purpose of selling any vaping products designed for single use only. The new regulations apply to all such devices, whether or not they contain nicotine, and cover both online and physical retail sales across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Mexico has officially prohibited the production, marketing, and distribution of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices nationwide. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the comprehensive ban as a critical measure to protect public health, marking a significant shift in the country’s health policies.
The new law, which took effect on January 18, 2025, criminalizes all activities related to e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and similar systems. This includes the manufacturing, distribution, and disposal of harmful substances, as well as the unauthorized use of synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The legislation supersedes any conflicting administrative or regulatory provisions, ensuring consistent enforcement throughout the country.
President Sheinbaum emphasized that the ban guarantees the constitutional right to health for all citizens. The legislation aligns with amendments made to Articles 4 and 5 of Mexico’s Political Constitution, which the Chamber of Deputies passed with an overwhelming majority in December 2024.
The decree requires Congress and federal legislative bodies to align their legal frameworks with the new regulations within specific timelines. Congress has 180 days to update relevant laws, while federal entities must make necessary adjustments within a year to ensure uniform enforcement nationwide.
While many support the ban as a crucial public health measure, critics have raised concerns about potential unintended consequences. Salomón Chertorivski, former Health Minister and head of the Public Health Advisory Council in Jalisco, suggested that regulating the industry could have been a more effective approach. He argued that requiring manufacturers to disclose harmful chemicals in their products might have better informed consumers and limited risks. Chertorivski warned that an outright ban could fuel a black market for vaping devices, potentially exacerbating public health dangers by increasing access to unregulated products.
As Mexico navigates this new era of e-cigarette prohibition, the long-term impact of the ban on public health and the vaping industry remains to be seen.
The State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, is considering the inclusion of a bill that would ban the retail sale of vapes and related eliquids in Russia in its approximate work plan for March 2025. The proposed legislation, developed by deputies from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), aims to prohibit the wholesale and retail trade of “nicotine or its derivatives, including nicotine salts, as well as nicotine-containing and nicotine-free liquids and devices for their consumption,” according to a TASS report citing a draft resolution from the Duma’s health protection committee.
Read moreThe press service of the Astana prosecutor’s office has reported that a local resident has been sentenced to a restriction of freedom for selling vaping liquids worth 64 million tenge ($120,000 USD). The man had organized a workshop to produce nicotine-containing liquids, which he then sold in several stores.
Read moreConstitutional Reforms Prohibit E-Cigarettes, Vaping Devices, and Illicit Fentanyl Use
The Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union, in its session on Wednesday, declared the addition of a fifth paragraph to Article 4 and a second paragraph to Article 5 of the Political Constitution, which prohibit electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, and the illicit use of fentanyl.
Read moreUzbekistan’s impending ban on the circulation of electronic cigarettes will encompass vapes but not heated tobacco products, according to Health Minister Asilbek Khudayarov. The minister made this clarification during a session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis on January 7.
Read moreComprehensive Resource Helps Retailers Navigate Changing Laws and Prepare for Single-Use Vape Ban
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has published an updated guide for retailers selling vaping and tobacco products. The comprehensive resource, available as a PDF file, aims to help retailers navigate the complex laws governing the sale of these products and prepare for the upcoming ban on single-use vapes.
Read moreA broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers, and social justice advocates has launched a campaign called “Flavors Hook Kids Washington” to ban flavored nicotine vapes and other tobacco products in the state. The group cites the contribution of these products to youth addiction as the primary reason for the proposed ban.
Read moreHouse Bill 11 Aims to Curb Youth Vaping, Forcing Retailers to Cut Back on Inventory
Starting January 1, 2025, Kentucky will implement new vape restrictions for retailers, limiting sales to products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or have a “safe harbor certification.” The move, which aims to curb youth vaping in the state, is forcing businesses to reduce their inventory and select from a limited list of approved vapes.
Read moreFederal Council Clears the Way for Prohibition, Citing Health, Fire, and Resource Concerns
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) has paved the way for a nationwide ban on disposable e-cigarettes by voting in favor of an amendment to the draft modification of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The majority of representatives from the federal states supported the amendment, which aims to restrict the use of single-use vaping devices.
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