Ricardo Monreal, the parliamentary leader of the Morena party in Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies, has clarified that the upcoming health reform banning vapes will not result in jail time for individual users. As the Chamber prepares to approve the regulations, Monreal emphasized that prison sentences are reserved for those involved in the commercial side of the industry.
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The Mexican Chamber of Deputies is gearing up for a pivotal week as the ordinary legislative session draws to a close. Among the most significant items on the agenda is a vote on the absolute prohibition of vapes and electronic cigarettes nationwide. Ricardo Monreal Ávila, the coordinator for the ruling Morena party, announced that consecutive sessions may be held from Tuesday to Thursday to clear pending matters, confirming that the reform to the General Health Law will proceed despite industry pressure.
Read moreThe Mexican Chamber of Deputies has postponed the discussion on reforming the General Health Law to completely prohibit the distribution and sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes until next Tuesday. The decision was first made by the Political Coordination Board and later confirmed by the full Chamber.
Read moreThe Russian government has approved a delay in the implementation of a ban on the sale of tobacco and vaping products at public transport stops. Originally scheduled for March 1, 2026, the new regulations are now set to take effect in September 2026. This six-month postponement, approved by a government commission on December 1st following Ministry of Health amendments, aims to provide businesses with additional time to adapt.
Read moreSeveral countries have recently announced significant measures to restrict or ban the sale and circulation of electronic cigarettes, reflecting a growing global trend towards stricter regulation of vaping products.
Read moreUzbekistan has enacted a new law (ÖRK-1098, November 27, 2025) that introduces severe penalties for the illegal trade of electronic cigarettes and nicotine tobacco products. A key addition to the Criminal Code targets the production, sale, storage, transport, import, or export of banned nicotine products like vapes and e-liquids.
Read moreThe Legislative Assembly of the Kirov region has submitted a bill to the Russian State Duma proposing a total ban on the sale of nicotine-containing products and consumption devices. The initiative seeks to prohibit both wholesale and retail trade of nicotine liquids, nicotine solutions (including e-cigarette liquids), nicotine-free liquids, and all devices used for their consumption.
Read moreUzbekistan has officially introduced criminal liability for the circulation of electronic cigarettes and related nicotine delivery systems. Recent amendments to the Law “On Restricting the Distribution and Consumption of Alcohol and Tobacco Products” establish a comprehensive ban on the production, purchase, storage, transportation, sale, import, and export of these prohibited items.
Read moreWhile Russia debates granting regions the power to ban e-cigarette sales, neighboring Belarus is opting for a fundamentally different strategy: strict regulation aimed at preserving a legal, controlled market. In Russia, the State Duma is considering amendments that could lead to a patchwork of regional bans, a move critics warn could drive the estimated ten million users to the black market, particularly Telegram channels, rather than reducing consumption.
Read moreThe recent 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Switzerland exposed a significant fracture in global tobacco policy. While the World Health Organization (WHO) maintained its traditional prohibitionist stance, a growing number of countries challenged this approach, advocating for vaping and other non-combustible nicotine products as vital tools for harm reduction.
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